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Atlantic Pigeonwings

Clitoria mariana, Fabaceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Dixie TicktrefoilDesmodium tortuosum
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Canary GrassPhalaris canariensis
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Splitbeard BluestemAndropogon ternarius
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Shrubby StyloStylosanthes scabra

Both can form dense stands that compete for light resources in similar habitats

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationLiving MulchErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Common Questions

What zones does Atlantic Pigeonwings grow in?

Atlantic Pigeonwings grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

Is Atlantic Pigeonwings a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Atlantic Pigeonwings?

Good companions for Atlantic Pigeonwings include Dixie Ticktrefoil, Canary Grass, Splitbeard Bluestem.

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