PatternBaseLarge-Bracted Hoary Pea
Tephrosia bracteolata, Fabaceae
Zones
7–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
Nitrogen FixerMulch MakerPest Confuser
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
Low (established)Moderate (seedling)
Soil pH
6 – 8
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Uses
Functions
Nitrogen FixationSoil ImprovementPest ControlBiomass Production
Medicinal Uses
Insecticide
Common Questions
What zones does Large-Bracted Hoary Pea grow in?
Large-Bracted Hoary Pea grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.
Is Large-Bracted Hoary Pea a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Large-Bracted Hoary Pea is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
What are good companion plants for Large-Bracted Hoary Pea?
Good companions for Large-Bracted Hoary Pea include Balkan False Flax, Indian Lovegrass, Spike Indigo.
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