One of my Desmanthus illinoensis plants has matured seeds. I think because it was stripped by deer and stressed. The rest of the plants are beginning to mature seedpods as well.
I would like to send seeds to anyone who will try to grow them.
I planted Desmanthus years ago and ended up with one plant. Grew it in the garden that year for fun. The next year, a few plants started coming up in my yard. I mowed around them for many years. A couple years ago I actually started spreading the seeds by hand.
Anyway, full disclaimer. These are all the progeny of one plant. This may be good or bad, I dunno. There are mixed reports as to the DMT content of Desmanthus. Some say it’s active and some say no. Some say it’s just at certain times of the year and they also say the plants need to be of a certain age.
I have not tested these plants in any way and don’t intend to for a few more years. For now, I feel a calling to spread seeds around and increase the range of this possibly useful plant. It’s hardy here at the 40th parallel.
If you would like seeds, PM me your address and I’ll send them out as they mature.
I would like to send seeds to anyone who will try to grow them.
I planted Desmanthus years ago and ended up with one plant. Grew it in the garden that year for fun. The next year, a few plants started coming up in my yard. I mowed around them for many years. A couple years ago I actually started spreading the seeds by hand.
Anyway, full disclaimer. These are all the progeny of one plant. This may be good or bad, I dunno. There are mixed reports as to the DMT content of Desmanthus. Some say it’s active and some say no. Some say it’s just at certain times of the year and they also say the plants need to be of a certain age.
I have not tested these plants in any way and don’t intend to for a few more years. For now, I feel a calling to spread seeds around and increase the range of this possibly useful plant. It’s hardy here at the 40th parallel.
If you would like seeds, PM me your address and I’ll send them out as they mature.