Sweetclover Vetch
Vicia pulchella
Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Vicia
- Species:
- Vicia pulchella
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 6-8 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Pink, Purple
Native Range
United States: Arizona, New Mexico
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- Drainage:
- good drainage preferred
- Moisture:
- moderate moisture
- Notes:
- native to open, sunny habitats
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o