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Glycine

Neonotonia wightii, Fabaceae

Zones
9–12
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Siberian Spring BeautyClaytonia sibirica
Nitrogen Fixation
Woolly Cup GrassEriochloa villosa
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Asparagus BeanDolichos sesquipedalis
Physical SupportNitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Velvet CalopogoniumCalopogonium velutinum

Both aggressive climbing legumes compete for support and can smother each other

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlLiving MulchSoil ImprovementRapid Ground Coverage

Common Questions

What zones does Glycine grow in?

Glycine grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is Glycine a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Glycine?

Good companions for Glycine include Siberian Spring Beauty, Woolly Cup Grass, Asparagus Bean.

Design guilds with Glycine and see companion relationships visually.

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