Vicia villosa subsp. varia
Vicia villosa subsp. varia
Smooth winter vetch is a fast-growing, scrambling legume well suited to meadow plantings, roadsides, and as a cover crop or green manure. It tolerates a range of soils and fixes atmospheric nitrogen through root nodules, improving soil fertility. Provide a trellis or neighboring plants for it to climb, and water regularly during dry spells.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-40° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
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