PatternBaseRoundleaf Cassia
Chamaecrista rotundifolia, Fabaceae
Zones
8–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Nitrogen FixerGround CoverPollinator Attractor
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)
Water
Low (established)Moderate (seedling)
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Black Prairie CloverDalea frutescens
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection
Dahurian LespedezaLespedeza dauricaNitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Blue WildryeElymus glaucusNitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Signal GrassBrachiaria decumbensNitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Antagonistic Plants
Uses
Functions
Nitrogen FixationRapid Ground CoverageSoil ImprovementPollinator Support
Edible Parts
LeavesPods
Common Questions
What zones does Roundleaf Cassia grow in?
Roundleaf Cassia grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.
Is Roundleaf Cassia a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Roundleaf Cassia is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
What are good companion plants for Roundleaf Cassia?
Good companions for Roundleaf Cassia include Black Prairie Clover, Dahurian Lespedeza, Blue Wildrye, Signal Grass.
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