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Prostrate Summer Cypress

Kochia prostrata, Amaranthaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverDynamic AccumulatorMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 9.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Upright cloverTrifolium strictum
Nitrogen Fixation
Lemon ScurfpeaPsoralidium lanceolatum
Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation
Sticky StyloStylosanthes viscosa
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision
Canaigre DockRumex hymenosepalus
Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Purple LocoweedOxytropis lambertii

Kochia produces saponins and other compounds that can inhibit native plant growth

Round-headed Bush CloverLespedeza capitata

Kochia can aggressively compete with and potentially inhibit native legume growth

Uses

Functions

Salt ToleranceErosion ControlSoil StabilizationAlkaline Soil AdaptationDrought Resilience

Common Questions

What zones does Prostrate Summer Cypress grow in?

Prostrate Summer Cypress grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Prostrate Summer Cypress?

Good companions for Prostrate Summer Cypress include Upright clover, Lemon Scurfpea, Sticky Stylo, Canaigre Dock.

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