American Vetch
Vicia americana
zones 3-6
30 seeds
American Vetch is a species of legume. This long-lived, cool season, climbing perennial grows from both taproot and rhizome. Each leaf consists of oblong leaflets and tendrils for climbing. It bears showy pea-like flowers in shades of lavender to fuchsia from late June through August. The fruit is a hairless flat pod about an inch long that usually contains two light brown peas. American Vetch is widespread across North America. It is a common understory plant in many types of forests and other habitats.
American Vetch is drought-tolerant and thrives in both dry and moist, and sandy or coarse loamy soils. Presoak seed in warm water for 24 hours before planting. Sow seed directly into prepared growing area in autumn, covering with one quarter inch of soil. Stored seed may be presoaked, then planted out in early spring after the first hard frost has passed.
Vicia americana
zones 3-6
30 seeds
American Vetch is a species of legume. This long-lived, cool season, climbing perennial grows from both taproot and rhizome. Each leaf consists of oblong leaflets and tendrils for climbing. It bears showy pea-like flowers in shades of lavender to fuchsia from late June through August. The fruit is a hairless flat pod about an inch long that usually contains two light brown peas. American Vetch is widespread across North America. It is a common understory plant in many types of forests and other habitats.
American Vetch is drought-tolerant and thrives in both dry and moist, and sandy or coarse loamy soils. Presoak seed in warm water for 24 hours before planting. Sow seed directly into prepared growing area in autumn, covering with one quarter inch of soil. Stored seed may be presoaked, then planted out in early spring after the first hard frost has passed.
Vicia americana
zones 3-6
30 seeds
American Vetch is a species of legume. This long-lived, cool season, climbing perennial grows from both taproot and rhizome. Each leaf consists of oblong leaflets and tendrils for climbing. It bears showy pea-like flowers in shades of lavender to fuchsia from late June through August. The fruit is a hairless flat pod about an inch long that usually contains two light brown peas. American Vetch is widespread across North America. It is a common understory plant in many types of forests and other habitats.
American Vetch is drought-tolerant and thrives in both dry and moist, and sandy or coarse loamy soils. Presoak seed in warm water for 24 hours before planting. Sow seed directly into prepared growing area in autumn, covering with one quarter inch of soil. Stored seed may be presoaked, then planted out in early spring after the first hard frost has passed.