Trailing crown-vetch

Securigera varia

Also known as Purple crown vetch, Crown vetch, Axseed

Native Plants · Groundcover · Erosion Control · Legume · Nitrogen Fixer · Spreading · Slope Stabilization · Perennial · Low Maintenance · Wildflower · Invasive Tendency

Trailing crown-vetch is a vigorous, spreading perennial legume commonly used for erosion control on slopes and embankments, where it quickly forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat. It tolerates poor soils, as it fixes its own nitrogen, and requires minimal watering once established. Be mindful of its aggressive spreading habit — it can crowd out native vegetation and may require management in garden settings.