Hylodesmum glutinosum

pointed-leaved tick-trefoil

Pointed tick-trefoil is woodland plant that brings delicate pink flowers and intriguing structure to a woodland garden. They flower in late spring when little else does, making it an important pollen and nectar resource for native bees. As a member of the bean family, this species is a nitrogen-fixing plant.    


Height: 1-3 ft
Spread: 1-2 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: Pink

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Dry
• Average
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
• Spring Bloom
• Fall/Winter Fruit
Attracts Wildlife
• Host Plant
• Attracts Bees
• Attracts Songbirds
Landscape Use
• Massing
Growth Habit
• Compact/Clumping


North American Distribution


Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
Arthur Haines (c) Arthur Haines
Arthur Haines (c) Arthur Haines