PatternBasePrickly Jointvetch
Aeschynomene histrix, Fabaceae
Zones
9–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)
Water
High (established)High (seedling)
Soil pH
5 – 7
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Uses
Functions
Nitrogen FixationWetland RestorationBiomass ProductionWater Filtration
Common Questions
What zones does Prickly Jointvetch grow in?
Prickly Jointvetch grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.
Is Prickly Jointvetch a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Prickly Jointvetch is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
What are good companion plants for Prickly Jointvetch?
Good companions for Prickly Jointvetch include Koronivia Grass, American Jointvetch.
Design guilds with Prickly Jointvetch and see companion relationships visually.
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