Crested Joint Vetch

Aeschynomene cristata, Fabaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerPollinator AttractorGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Giant ArrowheadSagittaria montevidensis

Nitrogen Fixation

Round-leaved PickerelweedPontederia rotundifolia

Nitrogen Fixation

Colorado Spike RushEleocharis coloradoensis

Nitrogen Fixation

American Water PlantainAlisma subcordatum

Nitrogen Fixation

Manchurian Wild RiceZizania latifolia

Nitrogen Fixation

Swamp SmartweedPolygonum hydropiperoides

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlHabitat CreationNitrogen Fixation

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Crested Joint Vetch grow in?

Crested Joint Vetch grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Crested Joint Vetch a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Crested Joint Vetch is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Crested Joint Vetch?

Good companions for Crested Joint Vetch include Giant Arrowhead, Round-leaved Pickerelweed, Colorado Spike Rush, American Water Plantain, Manchurian Wild Rice.

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