Indian Rushpea

Hoffmanseggia glauca, Fabaceae

Zones

7–11

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Pale Bunny Ears CactusOpuntia microdasys var. pallida

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Organ Pipe CactusStenocereus thurberi

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Desert SaltbushAtriplex polycarpa

Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation

Desert EpazoteEpazote zschackei

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

KidneywoodEysenhardtia polystachya

Nitrogen-fixing legumes competing for soil resources while potentially depleting other nutrients

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlSoil Stabilization

Edible Parts

RootsSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Wound TreatmentDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Indian Rushpea grow in?

Indian Rushpea grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 11.

Is Indian Rushpea a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Indian Rushpea?

Good companions for Indian Rushpea include Pale Bunny Ears Cactus, Organ Pipe Cactus, Desert Saltbush, Desert Epazote.

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