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Winged Bean Pea

Lotus tetragonolobus, Fabaceae

Zones
6–9
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Prairie FlaxLinum lewisii
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Large-flowered Sensitive PeaChamaecrista patellaria
Pollinator SharingNitrogen Fixation
Mediterranean SaltbushAtriplex halimus
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationGround CoverErosion ControlEdible Pods

Edible Parts

PodsFlowers

Common Questions

What zones does Winged Bean Pea grow in?

Winged Bean Pea grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

Is Winged Bean Pea a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Winged Bean Pea is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Winged Bean Pea?

Good companions for Winged Bean Pea include Prairie Flax, Large-flowered Sensitive Pea, Mediterranean Saltbush.

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