Vicia tenuifolia

Vicia tenuifolia

Native to:
Afghanistan | Albania | Algeria | Austria | Baltic States | Belarus | Belgium | Bulgaria | China | Corse | Czechia-Slovakia | Denmark | East Aegean Is. | France | Germany | Greece | Hungary | India | Iran | Iraq | Italy | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Korea | Kriti | Krym | Lebanon-Syria | Morocco | Nepal | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Pakistan | Palestine | Poland | Portugal | Romania | Russia | Sardegna | Sicilia | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland | Tadzhikistan | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe | Ukraine | Uzbekistan | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
120 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug
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; can also be soaked in warm water to soften seed coat.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash