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Vicia americana American vetch

Previous scientific name(s): Vicia americana var. americana

 

Moderate water requirements, full sun to partial shade. Bluish-purple flowers bloom April through July. Excellent palatability for wildlife and all classes of livestock.

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Species Attributes

Height:

1 - 12 in.

Life Form:

Native or Introduced:

Season:

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

10 in.

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Marginal

Moderately Coarse:

Average

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Best

Fine:

Average

Soil pH
Acidic:

Marginal

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Average

Seeding Rate:

25 - 35 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

25.70 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

33,000

Germination Time:

Days

Cold Hardiness:

Hardy

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Planting Season:

Spring Fall

Bloat or Nonbloat:

Nonbloat

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