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Vicia Species, Giant Vetch

Viciagigantea

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Vicia (VIK-ee-uh)
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Species
gigantea (jy-GAN-tee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure

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Foliage

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Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting

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Regional
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