Desmanthus illinoensis (Illinois Bundleflower) Size:1 gal Rock Penstemon dies to the

Rock Penstemon dies to the ground in the winter but comes back in the spring

It provides yellow fall color

it performs best in full sun

Texas Mountain Laurel is one of the most beloved and requested Texas native shrubs

cut the seed stalks before maturing

Desmanthus illinoensis (Illinois Bundleflower) Size:1 gal Rock Penstemon dies to theIllinois Bundleflower is a woody, bushy perennial featuring mimosa like leaves that fold in strong sunlight and when touched. Ball like flowers are small, whitish in color. Seedpods are leathery, twisted and quite ornamental. They make a good addition to dried arrangements. As a legume, Illinois Bundleflower helps to build the soil. It is adaptable, and grows in a variety of soils, except for coarse sands and heavy clays. In nature, it is found