Vicia serratifolia

Vicia serratifolia

Native to:
Albania, Algeria, Bulgaria, Corse, East Aegean Is., Greece, Italy, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Vicia
Species:
Vicia serratifolia
USDA Symbol:
VISE15

Growth Characteristics

Height:
100 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
purple, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
fertile, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate