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Seradella

Seradella ornithopus, Fabaceae

Zones
6–10
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Net-Veined BundleflowerDesmanthus reticulatus
Nitrogen Fixation
Burr MedicMedicago polymorpha
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Mediterranean SaltbushAtriplex halimus
Nitrogen Fixation
Bitter VetchlingLathyrus linifolius
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil ImprovementWeed SuppressionQuick Ground CoverSandy Soil Adaptation

Common Questions

What zones does Seradella grow in?

Seradella grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.

Is Seradella a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Seradella?

Good companions for Seradella include Net-Veined Bundleflower, Burr Medic, Mediterranean Saltbush, Bitter Vetchling.

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