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Mexican Stylo

Stylosanthes mexicana, Fabaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
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

Texas BlueweedHelianthus ciliaris
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision
Coffee SennaSenna occidentalis
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil StabilizationLivestock ForageFire Suppression

Common Questions

What zones does Mexican Stylo grow in?

Mexican Stylo grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Mexican Stylo a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Mexican Stylo?

Good companions for Mexican Stylo include Texas Blueweed, Coffee Senna.

Design guilds with Mexican Stylo and see companion relationships visually.

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