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White-flowered Pigeon Pea

Atylosia albicans, Fabaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Blue WildryeElymus glaucus
Nitrogen Fixation
Hairypod CowpeaVigna luteola
Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingPhysical Support
Saramolla GrassIschaemum rugosum
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Horse GramDolichos uniflorus

Related vigorous legume vines compete for similar resources and growing space

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationBiomass ProductionSoil ImprovementErosion Control

Edible Parts

SeedsPods

Common Questions

What zones does White-flowered Pigeon Pea grow in?

White-flowered Pigeon Pea grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is White-flowered Pigeon Pea a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, White-flowered Pigeon Pea is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for White-flowered Pigeon Pea?

Good companions for White-flowered Pigeon Pea include Blue Wildrye, Hairypod Cowpea, Saramolla Grass.

Design guilds with White-flowered Pigeon Pea and see companion relationships visually.

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