Yellow Serradella

Ornithopus compressus, Fabaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch MakerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mediterranean CabbageBrassica fruticulosa

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Sticky CurrantRibes viscosissimum

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

One-flowered VetchVicia monantha

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

French SerradellaOrnithopus sativus

Congeneric legumes that compete for similar ecological niches and resources

Orange Bird's-footOrnithopus pinnatus

Related serradella species with overlapping resource requirements leading to competition

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil ImprovementErosion ControlDrought ToleranceSandy Soil Stabilization

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Yellow Serradella grow in?

Yellow Serradella grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Yellow Serradella a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Yellow Serradella?

Good companions for Yellow Serradella include Mediterranean Cabbage, Sticky Currant, One-flowered Vetch.

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