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Bagpod Sesbania

Sesbania vesicaria, Fabaceae

Zones
8–12
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerMulch MakerWindbreakBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Danglepod SesbaniaSesbania herbacea
Nitrogen FixationPhysical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat
White-top SedgeRhynchospora colorata
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Shortspike CanarygrassPhalaris brachystachys
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Douglas' MeadowfoamLimnanthes douglasii
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Uses

Functions

Rapid Nitrogen FixationBiomass ProductionWindbreakErosion ControlSoil Improvement

Edible Parts

FlowersYoung Pods

Common Questions

What zones does Bagpod Sesbania grow in?

Bagpod Sesbania grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 12.

Is Bagpod Sesbania a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Bagpod Sesbania?

Good companions for Bagpod Sesbania include Danglepod Sesbania, White-top Sedge, Shortspike Canarygrass, Douglas' Meadowfoam.

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