Vicia sparsiflora

Vicia sparsiflora

Native to:
Bulgaria | Czechia-Slovakia | Hungary | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania | Ukraine

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
purple, blue

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing to improve germination.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash