Hemp Sesbania

Sesbania cannabina, Fabaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerMulch MakerWindbreakBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

NagoonberryRubus stellarcticus

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Balansa CloverTrifolium michelianum

Nitrogen Fixation

Kiss-me-over-the-garden-gatePolygonum orientale

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Prairie BundleflowerDesmanthus bicornutus

Both are tall-growing legumes that may compete for light and space in similar habitats

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationRapid Biomass ProductionErosion ControlWindbreakWetland Restoration

Edible Parts

Young LeavesFlowersYoung Pods

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Hemp Sesbania grow in?

Hemp Sesbania grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Hemp Sesbania a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Hemp Sesbania?

Good companions for Hemp Sesbania include Nagoonberry, Balansa Clover, Kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate.

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