Tufted Vetch
Vicia cracca
Non-foodZones 4–9climbergroundcover
Vicia cracca, is a species of flowering plant in the pea and bean family Fabaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia. It occurs on other continents as an introduced species, including North America, where it is a common weed. It often occurs in disturbed habitats, including old fields and roadside ditches.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 1 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–9
- Layers
- climber, groundcover
Functional roles
n-fixerpollinatorfodderwildlife
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
seeddivisioneasy
When: Sow spring
Scrambling native nitrogen fixer with spires of violet flowers alive with bees.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.