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Velvet Calopogonium

Calopogonium velutinum, Fabaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Purple BushbeanMacroptilium purpureum
Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support
American BistortPolygonum bistortoides
Nitrogen Fixation
Para grassBrachiaria mutica
Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

GlycineNeonotonia wightii

Both aggressive climbing legumes compete for support and can smother each other

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlLiving MulchBiomass ProductionSoil Conditioning

Common Questions

What zones does Velvet Calopogonium grow in?

Velvet Calopogonium grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Velvet Calopogonium a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Velvet Calopogonium?

Good companions for Velvet Calopogonium include Purple Bushbean, American Bistort, Para grass.

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