Wild Tantan

Desmanthus virgatus, Fabaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Grouse WhortleberryVaccinium scoparium

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Feather DaleaDalea formosa

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Giant BlazingstarMentzelia laevicaulis

Nitrogen Fixation

Stiff-leaf Golden AsterHeterotheca stenophylla

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Bushy BluestemAndropogon glomeratus

Nitrogen Fixation

Showy GoldeneyeHeliomeris multiflora

Nitrogen Fixation

Sensitive Partridge PeaChamaecrista nictitans

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Desert HollyAcourtia nana

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Arrowleaf SidaSida rhombifolia

Both are aggressive weedy species that compete intensely for growing space

Sessile-leaf Tick TrefoilDesmodium sessilifolium

Different legume genera can compete for nitrogen fixation resources and root space

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationDeep Root Soil BreakingBiomass ProductionWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Wild Tantan grow in?

Wild Tantan grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Wild Tantan a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Wild Tantan?

Good companions for Wild Tantan include Grouse Whortleberry, Feather Dalea, Giant Blazingstar, Stiff-leaf Golden Aster, Bushy Bluestem.

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