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Florida Velvet Bean

Stizolobium deeringianum, Fabaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Vine
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 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sudan GrassSorghum sudanense
Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support
Koronivia GrassBrachiaria humidicola
Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support
SiratroMacroptilium atropurpureum
Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Townsville StyloStylosanthes humilis

Velvet bean's vigorous growth and allelopathic properties can suppress smaller legumes

Dahurian LespedezaLespedeza daurica

Velvet bean's vigorous vining growth can overwhelm and shade out smaller bush clovers

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil BuildingErosion ControlBiomass ProductionWeed Suppression

Common Questions

What zones does Florida Velvet Bean grow in?

Florida Velvet Bean grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Florida Velvet Bean a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Florida Velvet Bean?

Good companions for Florida Velvet Bean include Sudan Grass, Koronivia Grass, Siratro.

Design guilds with Florida Velvet Bean and see companion relationships visually.

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