Vicia Species, Giant Vetch
Viciagigantea

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Vicia (VIK-ee-uh)
Species: gigantea (jy-GAN-tee-uh)

Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting