The common name “Jumpseed” comes from its ability to propel seeds several feet when the dry stalk is disturbed, a clever dispersal strategy.
Indigenous people used Jumpseed medicinally for digestive issues and kidney ailments, though it’s not commonly used today.
Seeds provide a food source for songbirds, while foliage hosts some native insect species.
The common name “Jumpseed” comes from its ability to propel seeds several feet when the dry stalk is disturbed, a clever dispersal strategy.
Indigenous people used Jumpseed medicinally for digestive issues and kidney ailments, though it’s not commonly used today.
Seeds provide a food source for songbirds, while foliage hosts some native insect species.
Bloom: mid-summer to early fall
Habitats: edges of gravelly seeps; lowland deciduous woodlands; thickets; upland deciduous woodlands; woodland edges
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist to dry-mesic
Plant type (height): forb (1 to 2 feet)
Requirements: partial sun to moderate shade
Soil: clay-loam; rich loamy soil
