Desmodium canadense Seeds (Showy Tick Trefoil)

Showy Tick Trefoil, also known as Desmodium canadense, is a flowering perennial plant native to North America. It features bright purple-pink, pea-like flowers arranged in elongated clusters atop leafy stems. The plant can reach a height of 2 to 4 feet and boasts a spreading growth habit. Showy Tick Trefoil can be found in meadows, open fields, and woodland edges. It is a hardy plant that thrives in various soil types and is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9. Those interested in growing this plant can find Desmodium canadense seeds online or at local nurseries.

Growing Desmodium canadense from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Partial Shade
• Suitable climates: Arid, Semiarid
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Pink

Germinating Showy Tick Trefoil Flower Seeds

To germinate Desmodium canadense, soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Plant the seeds in a mixture of moist soil and perlite, and keep them in a warm and well-lit area. Water regularly and ensure adequate drainage.

We source all of our Desmodium canadense seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Showy Tick Trefoil seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Showy Tick Trefoil seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Desmodium canadense seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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