Vicia costata

Vicia costata

Native to:
China | Kazakhstan | Russia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Vicia
Species:
Vicia costata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Colors:
purple, blue

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 14–30 days
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily after brief cold stratification or direct sowing in spring.

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