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Brazilian pencilflower

Stylosanthes capitata, Fabaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Woolly Cup GrassEriochloa villosa
Nitrogen Fixation
Purple BushbeanMacroptilium purpureum
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Arrowleaf centroCentrosema sagittatum
Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlLiving MulchPasture ImprovementBiomass Production

Common Questions

What zones does Brazilian pencilflower grow in?

Brazilian pencilflower grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Brazilian pencilflower a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Brazilian pencilflower?

Good companions for Brazilian pencilflower include Woolly Cup Grass, Purple Bushbean, Arrowleaf centro.

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