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Vicia Species, Blackpod Vetch, Common Vetch, Narrow-Leaved Vetch

Viciasativa subsp. nigra

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Vicia (VIK-ee-uh)

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Synonym

Vicia angustifolia

Vicia angustifolia var. segetalis

Vicia angustifolia var. uncinata

Vicia pilosa

Vicia sativa var. angustifolia

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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