PatternBaseHoary Tick Trefoil
Desmodium canum, Fabaceae
Zones
8–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
Moderate (established)High (seedling)
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Uses
Functions
Nitrogen FixationSoil ImprovementErosion ControlLiving MulchForage
Edible Parts
Leaves
Common Questions
What zones does Hoary Tick Trefoil grow in?
Hoary Tick Trefoil grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.
Is Hoary Tick Trefoil a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Hoary 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 Hoary Tick Trefoil?
Good companions for Hoary Tick Trefoil include Brazilian Centro, White fonio.
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