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Kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate

Polygonum orientale, Polygonaceae

Zones
2–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sensitive Partridge PeaChamaecrista nictitans
Nitrogen Fixation
Hemp SesbaniaSesbania cannabina
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Wild BuckwheatPolygonum convolvulus

Related Polygonum species share root competition patterns and can harbor similar pest complexes

Uses

Functions

Rapid Biomass ProductionSoil CoveragePollinator SupportQuick Shade

Edible Parts

LeavesSeeds

Common Questions

What zones does Kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate grow in?

Kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate?

Good companions for Kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate include Sensitive Partridge Pea, Hemp Sesbania.

Design guilds with Kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate and see companion relationships visually.

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