Velvet Bundleflower

Desmanthus velutinus, Fabaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Purple SesbanSesbania punicea

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Two-colored Prairie CloverDalea bicolor

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Giant SpurrySpergula maxima

Nitrogen Fixation

Thinleaf SunflowerHelianthus decapetalus

Nitrogen Fixation

Green-eyed ConeflowerRatibida tagetes

Nitrogen Fixation

Longstem BuckwheatEriogonum elongatum

Nitrogen FixationWind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Four-tooth SneezeweedHelenium quadridentatum

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Giant Spider FlowerCleome spinosa

Beneficial Insect HabitatPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Spreading FanpetalsSida abutifolia

Both species compete for similar soil moisture and nutrient profiles in arid conditions

Black Prairie CloverDalea frutescens

Legume species may compete for rhizobial partners and produce compounds affecting other legumes

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationDrought ToleranceSoil ImprovementErosion Control

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Velvet Bundleflower grow in?

Velvet Bundleflower grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

Is Velvet Bundleflower a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Velvet Bundleflower?

Good companions for Velvet Bundleflower include Purple Sesban, Two-colored Prairie Clover, Giant Spurry, Thinleaf Sunflower, Green-eyed Coneflower.

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