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Caribbean Stylo

Stylosanthes hamata, Fabaceae

Zones
9–12
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch MakerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7.8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sticky StyloStylosanthes viscosa
Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Wimmera RyegrassLolium rigidum
Nitrogen Fixation
AlexandergrassBrachiaria plantaginea
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Spreading CloverTrifolium diffusum

Different legume growth habits lead to competitive interactions for soil resources

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlPasture ImprovementSoil Building

Common Questions

What zones does Caribbean Stylo grow in?

Caribbean Stylo grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is Caribbean Stylo a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Caribbean Stylo?

Good companions for Caribbean Stylo include Sticky Stylo, Wimmera Ryegrass, Alexandergrass.

Design guilds with Caribbean Stylo and see companion relationships visually.

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