Sweetclover Vetch

Vicia pulchella

Sweetclover Vetch

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