Running Postman

Kennedia prostrata, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Rough Spear GrassAustrostipa scabra

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Olive Tea TreeLeptospermum liversidgei

Physical SupportPollinator Sharing

Cut-leaved DaisyBrachycome multifida

Pollinator SharingNitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

TantoonLeptospermum polygalifolium

Dense tea tree growth can suppress ground-covering legumes through shading and allelopathic compounds

Cranberry HeathAstroloma humifusum

Both are ground-covering species that compete for the same growing space and resources

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlLiving MulchFire Break

Edible Parts

Young PodsFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Aboriginal Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Running Postman grow in?

Running Postman grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Running Postman a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Running Postman?

Good companions for Running Postman include Rough Spear Grass, Olive Tea Tree, Cut-leaved Daisy.

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