Four-leaved kidney vetch

Anthyllis tetraphylla, Fabaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch MakerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Arabian peaBituminaria bituminosa

Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Hairy Birdsfoot TrefoilLotus subbiflorus

Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Spreading WallflowerErysimum repandum

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Douglas' MeadowfoamLimnanthes douglasii

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Shortspike CanarygrassPhalaris brachystachys

Wind ProtectionNitrogen Fixation

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlSoil BuildingPollinator SupportWinter Cover

Common Questions

What zones does Four-leaved kidney vetch grow in?

Four-leaved kidney vetch grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

Is Four-leaved kidney vetch a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Four-leaved kidney vetch is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Four-leaved kidney vetch?

Good companions for Four-leaved kidney vetch include Arabian pea, Hairy Birdsfoot Trefoil, Spreading Wallflower, Douglas' Meadowfoam, Shortspike Canarygrass.

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