White Hoarypea

Tephrosia candida, Fabaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerPest ConfuserMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sickle-leaf Hoary PeaTephrosia falciformis

Nitrogen FixationPest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Signal GrassBrachiaria decumbens

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Saramolla GrassIschaemum rugosum

Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Australian IndigoIndigofera australis

Both produce natural pesticide compounds that may provide mutual protection from pests

Bladder CloverTrifolium spumosum

White hoarypea contains compounds that can inhibit other legume species growth

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationBiomass ProductionInsecticide ProductionSoil Improvement

Medicinal Uses

InsecticideFish Poison

Common Questions

What zones does White Hoarypea grow in?

White Hoarypea grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is White Hoarypea a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for White Hoarypea?

Good companions for White Hoarypea include Sickle-leaf Hoary Pea, Signal Grass, Saramolla Grass.

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