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Linear-leaved Dunbean

Atylosia lineata, Fabaceae

Zones
9–12
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Clustered Woolly BeanEriosema glomeratum
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Seacliff BuckwheatEriogonum parvifolium
Nitrogen Fixation
White fonioDigitaria exilis
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Lemon ScurfpeaPsoralidium lanceolatum

Both legumes may compete for rhizobial partners and soil nutrients

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlSoil RehabilitationBiomass ProductionWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Linear-leaved Dunbean grow in?

Linear-leaved Dunbean grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is Linear-leaved Dunbean a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Linear-leaved Dunbean?

Good companions for Linear-leaved Dunbean include Clustered Woolly Bean, Seacliff Buckwheat, White fonio.

Design guilds with Linear-leaved Dunbean and see companion relationships visually.

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