PatternBaseDiverse-fruited beggarweed
Desmodium heterocarpon, Fabaceae
Zones
8–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch MakerPollinator Attractor
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
Moderate (established)High (seedling)
Soil pH
5 – 7
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Uses
Functions
Nitrogen FixationSoil ImprovementErosion ControlBiomass ProductionAllelopathy
Edible Parts
Leaves
Medicinal Uses
Anti-Inflammatory
Common Questions
What zones does Diverse-fruited beggarweed grow in?
Diverse-fruited beggarweed grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.
Is Diverse-fruited beggarweed a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Diverse-fruited beggarweed is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
What are good companion plants for Diverse-fruited beggarweed?
Good companions for Diverse-fruited beggarweed include Slender hairgrass, Burgundy Bean.
Design guilds with Diverse-fruited beggarweed and see companion relationships visually.
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