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Smooth Rattlebox

Crotalaria pallida, Fabaceae

Zones
9–12
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.8 – 8.2

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Australian IndigoIndigofera australis
Pest DeterrentNitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Hairypod CowpeaVigna luteola
Pest DeterrentTrap CropNitrogen Fixation
Saramolla GrassIschaemum rugosum
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationBiomass ProductionNematode SuppressionSoil Improvement

Common Questions

What zones does Smooth Rattlebox grow in?

Smooth Rattlebox grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is Smooth Rattlebox a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Smooth Rattlebox?

Good companions for Smooth Rattlebox include Australian Indigo, Hairypod Cowpea, Saramolla Grass.

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