Wood vetch
Vicia sylvatica
Wood vetch is a delicate climbing wildflower native to European woodlands and hedgerows, producing elegant white-veined purple blooms in summer. It thrives in partial shade with well-drained, moderately fertile soil and benefits from a trellis or nearby shrubs to scramble through. This low-maintenance plant is a wonderful choice for naturalistic cottage or woodland gardens and is loved by pollinators.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days During Dry Spells; Rainfall Usually Sufficient • Water Moderately At The Base; Allow Soil To Partially Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 1, 2022 by JOJU (cc-by-sa)
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