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Showy Tick Trefoil

Desmodium canadense, Fabaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

SpinachSpinacia oleracea
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Bottle GentianGentiana andrewsii
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Closed GentianGentiana clausa
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Leaf AmaranthAmaranthus tricolor
Nitrogen Fixation
African NightshadeSolanum nigrum
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen Fixation

Common Questions

What zones does Showy Tick Trefoil grow in?

Showy Tick Trefoil grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

Is Showy Tick Trefoil a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Showy Tick Trefoil is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Showy Tick Trefoil?

Good companions for Showy Tick Trefoil include Spinach, Bottle Gentian, Closed Gentian, Leaf Amaranth, African Nightshade.

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