Shrubby Bean Caper

Zygophyllum dumosum, Zygophyllaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

White Weeping BroomRetama raetam

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Port Royal SennaSenna italica

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Esparto GrassStipa tenacissima

Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Simple Bean CaperZygophyllum simplex

Zygophyllum species produce toxic compounds including alkaloids that inhibit other plants

HalogetonHalogeton glomeratus

Both plants compete for limited water resources and may exhibit allelopathic interactions in saline soils

Uses

Functions

Salt ToleranceErosion ControlLiving Fence

Edible Parts

Flower BudsLeaves

Medicinal Uses

DiureticAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Shrubby Bean Caper grow in?

Shrubby Bean Caper grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Shrubby Bean Caper?

Good companions for Shrubby Bean Caper include White Weeping Broom, Port Royal Senna, Esparto Grass.

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