Kidney Vetch

Anthyllis vulneraria, Fabaceae

Zones

5–8

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerPollinator AttractorGround CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Lady's BedstrawGalium verum

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Bladder CampionSilene vulgaris

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

TormentilPotentilla erecta

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

OrpineSedum telephium

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Wild LicoriceAstragalus glycyphyllos

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Hairy GreenweedGenista pilosa

Both leguminous species compete for similar rhizobial associations and may produce allelopathic compounds

Stinking HelleboreHelleborus foetidus

Stinking hellebore's allelopathic compounds are particularly inhibitory to leguminous plants

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationCoastal StabilizationPollinator SupportErosion Control

Edible Parts

Young LeavesFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAnti-InflammatorySkin ConditionsTraditional Vulnerary

Common Questions

What zones does Kidney Vetch grow in?

Kidney Vetch grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

Is Kidney Vetch a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Kidney Vetch is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Kidney Vetch?

Good companions for Kidney Vetch include Lady's Bedstraw, Bladder Campion, Tormentil, Orpine, Wild Licorice.

Design guilds with Kidney Vetch and see companion relationships visually.

Try PatternBase free