Spurred Butterfly Pea

Centrosema virginianum, Fabaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sudan GrassSorghum sudanense

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

SiratroMacroptilium atropurpureum

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Thompson's KudzuPueraria thomsonii

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Desert BluebellsPhacelia campanularia

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Splitbeard BluestemAndropogon ternarius

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Purple SesbanSesbania punicea

Purple sesban can outcompete spurred butterfly pea through rapid growth and resource acquisition

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationLiving MulchPollinator HabitatSoil Stabilization

Edible Parts

Flowers

Common Questions

What zones does Spurred Butterfly Pea grow in?

Spurred Butterfly Pea grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Spurred Butterfly Pea a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Spurred Butterfly Pea is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Spurred Butterfly Pea?

Good companions for Spurred Butterfly Pea include Sudan Grass, Siratro, Thompson's Kudzu, Desert Bluebells, Splitbeard Bluestem.

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