Vicia altissima

Vicia

Fabaceae

Native Plants

Zone 5–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

This Mediterranean climbing vetch produces delicate flowers and requires well-draining soil. Provide support for climbing habit and protect from harsh winter conditions. Best grown as an ornamental climber in mild Mediterranean-type climates.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Sun

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

120″ – 240″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

24″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately Until Soil Is Evenly Moist

Soil pH

5 – 5.5

Temperature

-10° – 90°F

Mature Spread

up to 120″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Algeria

Corse

France

Italy

Morocco

Sardegna

Sicilia

Spain

Tunisia

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 31, 2021 by fish angelina (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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