Japanese Clover

Kummerowia striata, Fabaceae

Zones

5–9

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

White fonioDigitaria exilis

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

White MeadowfoamLimnanthes alba

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Rescue GrassBromus catharticus

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Common Hemp NettleGaleopsis tetrahit

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Arizona WalnutJuglans major

Japanese clover is highly sensitive to juglone compounds produced by walnut trees

Pernambuco bundleflowerDesmanthus pernambucanus

Bundleflower can produce compounds that inhibit smaller legumes like Japanese clover

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlLiving MulchPoor Soil RehabilitationWildlife Food

Common Questions

What zones does Japanese Clover grow in?

Japanese Clover grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

Is Japanese Clover a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Japanese Clover?

Good companions for Japanese Clover include White fonio, White Meadowfoam, Rescue Grass, Common Hemp Nettle.

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