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Dixie Ticktrefoil

Desmodium tortuosum, Fabaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

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

Atlantic PigeonwingsClitoria mariana
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Sudan GrassSorghum sudanense
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Boer LovegrassEragrostis chloromelas
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Koronivia GrassBrachiaria humidicola

Brachiaria grasses produce root exudates that inhibit legume growth and can suppress beneficial rhizobia

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil ImprovementErosion ControlBiomass Production

Common Questions

What zones does Dixie Ticktrefoil grow in?

Dixie Ticktrefoil grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Dixie Ticktrefoil a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Dixie Ticktrefoil?

Good companions for Dixie Ticktrefoil include Atlantic Pigeonwings, Sudan Grass, Boer Lovegrass.

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