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Prairie Bundleflower

Desmanthus bicornutus, Fabaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Five-leaf BrambleRubus pedatus
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Virginia MallowSida hermaphrodita
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Ground Plum MilkvetchAstragalus crassicarpus
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Hemp SesbaniaSesbania cannabina

Both are tall-growing legumes that may compete for light and space in similar habitats

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationBiomass ProductionSoil BuildingWildlife HabitatSummer Cover

Common Questions

What zones does Prairie Bundleflower grow in?

Prairie Bundleflower grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Prairie Bundleflower a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Prairie Bundleflower?

Good companions for Prairie Bundleflower include Five-leaf Bramble, Virginia Mallow, Ground Plum Milkvetch.

Design guilds with Prairie Bundleflower and see companion relationships visually.

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