Vicia Species, Fodder Vetch, Hairy Vetch, Winter Vetch
Viciavillosa

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Vicia (VIK-ee-uh)
Species: villosa (vil-OH-suh)

Category
Annuals
Biennials
Groundcovers
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Medium Purple

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting