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Vicia Species, American Vetch

Viciaamericana

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Vicia (VIK-ee-uh)

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Species

americana (a-mer-ih-KAY-na)

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Synonym

Vicia acicularis

Vicia americana var. pallida

Vicia americana var. villosa

Vicia copelandi

Vicia durbrowi

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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kathyblue

Aaronsburg, PA | July 2013 | positive

http://plants.usda.gov/factsheet/pdf/fs_viam.pdf ...Read More

A nice native plant for tough spots.

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