PatternBaseThompson's Kudzu
Pueraria thomsonii, Fabaceae
Zones
6–10
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Nitrogen FixerMulch MakerDynamic Accumulator
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
Moderate (established)High (seedling)
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Oaxaca LeucaenaLeucaena diversifolia
Aggressive kudzu can overwhelm and shade out tree legumes through rapid climbing growth
Koronivia GrassBrachiaria humidicolaThompson's kudzu can overwhelm koronivia grass through aggressive growth and allelopathic effects in tropical conditions
Kirilow's IndigoIndigofera kirilowiiKudzu's aggressive vining growth can smother and overwhelm other legumes through intense competition
Uses
Functions
Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlBiomass ProductionSlope Stabilization
Edible Parts
RootsFlowers
Medicinal Uses
DigestiveFebrifuge
Common Questions
What zones does Thompson's Kudzu grow in?
Thompson's Kudzu grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.
Is Thompson's Kudzu a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Thompson's Kudzu is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
What are good companion plants for Thompson's Kudzu?
Good companions for Thompson's Kudzu include Spurred Butterfly Pea, Sudan Grass.
Design guilds with Thompson's Kudzu and see companion relationships visually.
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