Gorse Bitter-pea

Daviesia ulicifolia, Fabaceae

Zones

8–10

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerWindbreakBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

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

Big-horned SpurgeEuphorbia grandicornis

Nitrogen Fixation

blue-leaved wattleAcacia erubescens

Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Spotted Emu BushEremophila maculata

Australian shrubs with known allelopathic properties competing for similar niches

White-stem WattleAcacia grevillei

Australian Fabaceae with known allelopathic interactions and competitive exclusion

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationWindbreakLiving FenceErosion ControlFire Break

Edible Parts

Seeds

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Aboriginal Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Gorse Bitter-pea grow in?

Gorse Bitter-pea grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

Is Gorse Bitter-pea a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Gorse Bitter-pea is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Gorse Bitter-pea?

Good companions for Gorse Bitter-pea include Big-horned Spurge, blue-leaved wattle.

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