Shyleaf (Aeschynomene americana) is a fast-growing, herbaceous legume used as a cover crop or forage. It has delicate, pinnately compound leaves that fold at night.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun for best growth and flowering.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.
Soil
Tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, fertile loams. Adaptable to moist conditions.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-30 °C.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Requires minimal fertilization due to nitrogen-fixing ability.
Prefers full sun for best growth and flowering.
Tolerates partial shade.
Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.
Water more frequently during active growth and dry periods.
Tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, fertile loams. Adaptable to moist conditions.
Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-30 °C.
Protect from frost.
Outdoor
Requires minimal fertilization due to nitrogen-fixing ability.
Use a balanced fertilizer only if growth is weak.
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Foliage
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
0.5-1.5 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound
Flower Size
1-1.5 cm
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
