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Shrubby Stylo

Stylosanthes scabra, Fabaceae

Zones
9–12
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
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

Burgundy BeanMacroptilium bracteatum
Nitrogen FixationPhysical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat
Signal GrassBrachiaria decumbens
Nitrogen Fixation
AlexandergrassBrachiaria plantaginea
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Atlantic PigeonwingsClitoria mariana

Both can form dense stands that compete for light resources in similar habitats

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationGround StabilizationRapid BiomassLiving MulchErosion Control

Common Questions

What zones does Shrubby Stylo grow in?

Shrubby Stylo grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is Shrubby Stylo a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Shrubby Stylo?

Good companions for Shrubby Stylo include Burgundy Bean, Signal Grass, Alexandergrass.

Design guilds with Shrubby Stylo and see companion relationships visually.

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