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Orange Bird's-foot

Ornithopus pinnatus, Fabaceae

Zones
8–10
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Giant SpurrySpergula maxima
Nitrogen Fixation
Bird's-foot DeervetchLotus ornithopodioides
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Yellow SerradellaOrnithopus compressus

Related serradella species with overlapping resource requirements leading to competition

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil ConditioningBiomass ProductionErosion Prevention

Common Questions

What zones does Orange Bird's-foot grow in?

Orange Bird's-foot grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

Is Orange Bird's-foot a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Orange Bird's-foot is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Orange Bird's-foot?

Good companions for Orange Bird's-foot include Giant Spurry, Bird's-foot Deervetch.

Design guilds with Orange Bird's-foot and see companion relationships visually.

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