Sesbania

Sesbania grandiflora, Fabaceae

Zones

10–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerateModerate

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

LycheeLitchi chinensis

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Pigeon PeaCajanus cajan

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

LoquatEriobotrya japonica

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Palo VerdeParkinsonia florida

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Crimson CloverTrifolium incarnatum

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

MimosaAlbizia julibrissin

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Ylang-YlangCananga odorata

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationFoodFodder

Edible Parts

FlowersLeaves

Common Questions

What zones does Sesbania grow in?

Sesbania grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11.

Is Sesbania a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Sesbania?

Good companions for Sesbania include Lychee, Pigeon Pea, Loquat, Palo Verde, Crimson Clover.

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