Vicia americana var. americana
Vicia americana var. americana var. americana
American vetch is a native climbing perennial legume that fixes nitrogen and produces attractive purple-blue flowers in spring and early summer. It thrives in part shade to full sun with average moisture and is an excellent choice for naturalizing in woodland edges or native plant gardens. Once established, it spreads by rhizomes and requires minimal maintenance.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Flowers
purple
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately To Keep Soil Evenly Moist; Allow Surface To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Soil pH
5.9 – 7.2
Temperature
-40° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
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