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Black Medick

Medicago lupulina, Fabaceae

Zones
3–9
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

European PlumPrunus domestica
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Green Gage PlumPrunus domestica Green Gage
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Dutch White CloverTrifolium repens var. hollandicum

Dutch white clover is highly competitive and can suppress black medick through aggressive root competition and faster establishment

Strawberry CloverTrifolium fragiferum

Strawberry clover and black medick compete for similar low-growing niches and soil resources

Common Questions

What zones does Black Medick grow in?

Black Medick grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Black Medick?

Good companions for Black Medick include European Plum, Green Gage Plum.

Design guilds with Black Medick and see companion relationships visually.

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