Floating Joint-vetch

Aeschynomene fluitans, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Texas Wild RiceZizania texana

Nitrogen Fixation

MaidencanePanicum hemitomon

Nitrogen Fixation

Radicans SwordEchinodorus cordifolius

Nitrogen Fixation

Variegated Water LilyNuphar variegata

Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Creeping Primrose-willowLudwigia repens

Floating and semi-aquatic plants compete for surface light and growing space

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationWater FiltrationErosion ControlWildlife HabitatSoil Building

Edible Parts

Young PodsLeaves

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Poultice

Common Questions

What zones does Floating Joint-vetch grow in?

Floating Joint-vetch grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Floating Joint-vetch a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Floating 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 Floating Joint-vetch?

Good companions for Floating Joint-vetch include Texas Wild Rice, Maidencane, Radicans Sword, Variegated Water Lily.

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