Sickle-leaf Hoary Pea

Tephrosia falciformis, Fabaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch 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

White HoarypeaTephrosia candida

Nitrogen FixationPest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Corn MarigoldChrysanthemum segetum

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Canaigre DockRumex hymenosepalus

Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation

Alpine BistortPolygonum viviparum

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Sky LupineLupinus nanus

Sickle-leaf hoary pea allelopathic effects can suppress lupine establishment

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil ImprovementNatural PesticideErosion ControlBiomass Production

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Insecticide

Common Questions

What zones does Sickle-leaf Hoary Pea grow in?

Sickle-leaf Hoary Pea grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is Sickle-leaf Hoary Pea a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Sickle-leaf 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 Sickle-leaf Hoary Pea?

Good companions for Sickle-leaf Hoary Pea include White Hoarypea, Corn Marigold, Canaigre Dock, Alpine Bistort.

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