Danglepod Sesbania

Sesbania herbacea, Fabaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerMulch MakerWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Horse GramDolichos uniflorus

Nitrogen FixationPhysical SupportShade Provision

Bagpod SesbaniaSesbania vesicaria

Nitrogen FixationPhysical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat

MaygrassPhalaris caroliniana

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Giant BuckwheatFagopyrum giganteum

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Saramolla GrassIschaemum rugosum

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Slender-pod BundleflowerDesmanthus leptolobus

Both are fast-growing annual legumes that compete intensely for resources in wetland margins

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationRapid Biomass ProductionSummer WindbreakWildlife HabitatSoil Improvement

Edible Parts

FlowersYoung Pods

Common Questions

What zones does Danglepod Sesbania grow in?

Danglepod Sesbania grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Danglepod Sesbania a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Danglepod Sesbania?

Good companions for Danglepod Sesbania include Horse Gram, Bagpod Sesbania, Maygrass, Giant Buckwheat, Saramolla Grass.

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