The Illinois Bundleflower's attractive fern-like foliage is sensitive to external stimulation such as touch or light, which causes the leaflets to fold inward, thus giving the plant the common name false sensitive plant. The white flowers contain five sepals, petals and stamens and are borne in -powder puff. Desmanthus illinoensis is also known as Illinois bundleflower, prairie-mimosa or prickleweed, is a common plant in many areas of the USA. This species is used in many native seed mixes. Children of Native American tribes once used the distinctive round seed heads of this plant as rattles.

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-9

Height: 18-48", 45-120cm

Location: Sun to part shade

Seeds per packet: 100