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Cavalcade Centrosema

Centrosema pascuorum, Fabaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

4.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Townsville StyloStylosanthes humilis
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Awned Canary GrassPhalaris paradoxa
Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlLiving MulchForage Production

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Cavalcade Centrosema grow in?

Cavalcade Centrosema grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Cavalcade Centrosema a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Cavalcade Centrosema?

Good companions for Cavalcade Centrosema include Townsville Stylo, Awned Canary Grass.

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