PatternBaseBurr Medic
Medicago polymorpha, Fabaceae
Zones
7–10
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
6 – 8.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
White fonioDigitaria exilis
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Upright cloverTrifolium strictumNitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
SeradellaSeradella ornithopusNitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Corn MarigoldChrysanthemum segetumNitrogen FixationPest Deterrent
Annual BeardgrassPolypogon monspeliensisNitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Antagonistic Plants
Two-grooved Milk VetchAstragalus bisulcatus
Astragalus can accumulate selenium to toxic levels, potentially affecting other legumes in the same soil environment
Hoary WallflowerErysimum canescensBrassicaceae species like Erysimum produce glucosinolates that can inhibit legume growth and nitrogen fixation
Mediterranean SaltbushAtriplex halimusHalophytic shrubs can alter soil chemistry and inhibit non-adapted species
Uses
Functions
Nitrogen FixationSoil ImprovementErosion ControlWinter Cover
Edible Parts
Leaves
Common Questions
What zones does Burr Medic grow in?
Burr Medic grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.
Is Burr Medic a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Burr Medic is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
What are good companion plants for Burr Medic?
Good companions for Burr Medic include White fonio, Upright clover, Seradella, Corn Marigold, Annual Beardgrass.
Design guilds with Burr Medic and see companion relationships visually.
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