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Hairy Small-leaf Ticktrefoil

Hairy Small-leaf Ticktrefoil

Desmodium ciliare
Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)

  • Scientific Name: Desmodium ciliare
  • Common Names: Hairy Small-leaf Ticktrefoil, Slender Tickclover, Littleleaf Tickclover
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
  • Growth Habit: Perennial 
  • Height: Up to 3 feet
  • Leaves: Trifoliate
  • Flowers: Purple, Violet, White
  • Bloom Time: June through October
  • Wildlife Benefits: Attracts pollinators

Where to Find It

  • Interested in adding Hairy Small-leaf Ticktrefoil to your garden? Check if this is in stock or add to cart to purchase directly from our Natives Nursery.

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