Pygmy Peashrub

Caragana pygmaea, Fabaceae

Zones

2–7

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerWindbreakBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

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

Himalayan HazelCorylus jacquemontii

Nitrogen Fixation

Scrub OakQuercus dumosa

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Narrow-leaf OleasterElaeagnus angustata

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Snowy MespilusAmelanchier ovalis

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Himalayan CotoneasterCotoneaster simonsii

Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Russian PeashrubCaragana frutex

Related peashrub species compete for similar arid land resources and growing conditions

Uses

Functions

Cold Climate WindbreakNitrogen FixationErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

SeedsPods

Medicinal Uses

DigestiveRespiratory Health

Common Questions

What zones does Pygmy Peashrub grow in?

Pygmy Peashrub grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 7.

Is Pygmy Peashrub a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Pygmy Peashrub?

Good companions for Pygmy Peashrub include Himalayan Hazel, Scrub Oak, Narrow-leaf Oleaster, Snowy Mespilus, Himalayan Cotoneaster.

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