Common Vetch
Vicia sativa
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Common vetch is a fast-growing climbing annual vine with delicate purple, pink, or blue flowers and fine pinnate foliage. It is commonly used as a cover crop and nitrogen-fixing legume in agricultural systems.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Common vetch is a fast-growing climbing annual vine with delicate purple, pink, or blue flowers and fine pinnate foliage. It is commonly used as a cover crop and nitrogen-fixing legume in agricultural systems.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Common Vetch grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
