Fodder vetch
Vicia villosa
Fodder vetch is a hardy, fast-growing legume that thrives in full sun to partial shade with average moisture. It fixes nitrogen in the soil, making it an excellent cover crop or green manure. Sow directly outdoors in well-drained soil and water regularly until established.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Flowers
blue
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately; Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-25° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 13, 2018 by Creu Lopez (cc-by-sa)
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