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Graham's Rattlepod

Crotalaria grahamiana, Fabaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mediterranean SaltbushAtriplex halimus
Nitrogen FixationTrap Crop
Scarlet GlobemallowSphaeralcea coccinea
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

DanchiSesbania aculeata

Both fast-growing legumes compete for nitrogen fixation sites and soil nutrients

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil ImprovementErosion ControlBiomass ProductionGreen Manure

Common Questions

What zones does Graham's Rattlepod grow in?

Graham's Rattlepod grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Graham's Rattlepod a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Graham's Rattlepod is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Graham's Rattlepod?

Good companions for Graham's Rattlepod include Mediterranean Saltbush, Scarlet Globemallow.

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