Vicia Species, Common Vetch, Spring Vetch
Viciasativa

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Vicia (VIK-ee-uh)
Species: sativa (sa-TEE-vuh)

Synonym:Vicia bacla

Synonym:Vicia communis

Synonym:Vicia cosentini

Synonym:Vicia cuneata

Synonym:Vicia pallida

Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Lavender
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored