Height:
5–15 cm (very low)
Ecological Functions:
- Superb low-growing nitrogen fixer
- Strong living mulch
- Drought tolerant once established
- Self-seeding annual groundcover
Best Placement:
- Upper- to mid-slope
- Sunny open patches
- Between stone fruit and figs
- Lawn-like orchard flooring
Pairs Best With:
- Almond
- Fig
- Peach
- Nectarine
- Plum
- Feijoa
- Citrus
Suitability:
One of the best N-fixing living mulches for cool temperate zones.