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Prickly Scorpion's Tail

Scorpiurus muricatus, Fabaceae

Zones
7–10
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

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

NagoonberryRubus stellarcticus
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Annual BuckwheatEriogonum annuum
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Asian MustardBrassica tournefortii
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Bird's-foot DeervetchLotus ornithopodioides

Small annual legumes that may compete for similar soil microsites

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationRapid Ground CoverSpring Biomass ProductionPollinator Support

Edible Parts

Young LeavesSeeds

Common Questions

What zones does Prickly Scorpion's Tail grow in?

Prickly Scorpion's Tail grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

Is Prickly Scorpion's Tail a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Prickly Scorpion's Tail is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Prickly Scorpion's Tail?

Good companions for Prickly Scorpion's Tail include Nagoonberry, Annual Buckwheat, Asian Mustard.

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