Manna Plant

Alhagi graecorum, Fabaceae

Zones

7–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

7.5 – 9

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

French TamariskTamarix gallica

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Hairy-fruited CalligonumCalligonum crinitum

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Smooth MesquiteProsopis laevigata

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Golden Flowered Century PlantAgave chrysantha

Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Simple Bean CaperTetraena simplex

Both have deep root systems competing for water in arid environments

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlLiving MulchSaline Soil Tolerance

Edible Parts

Sweet ExudateYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

LaxativeAnti-InflammatoryDigestive

Common Questions

What zones does Manna Plant grow in?

Manna Plant grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 11.

Is Manna Plant a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Manna Plant is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Manna Plant?

Good companions for Manna Plant include French Tamarisk, Hairy-fruited Calligonum, Smooth Mesquite, Golden Flowered Century Plant.

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