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Large-flowered Sensitive Pea

Chamaecrista patellaria, Fabaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Winged Bean PeaLotus tetragonolobus
Pollinator SharingNitrogen Fixation
Red BuckwheatEriogonum grande var. rubescens
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Scarlet GlobemallowSphaeralcea coccinea
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil ImprovementPollinator SupportSummer CoverBiomass Production

Common Questions

What zones does Large-flowered Sensitive Pea grow in?

Large-flowered Sensitive Pea grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Large-flowered Sensitive Pea a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Large-flowered Sensitive Pea is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Large-flowered Sensitive Pea?

Good companions for Large-flowered Sensitive Pea include Winged Bean Pea, Red Buckwheat, Scarlet Globemallow.

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