Crown Vetch

Securigera varia, Fabaceae

Zones

3–9

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (acceptable)Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

RamieBoehmeria nivea

Nitrogen Fixation

Tall FescueFestuca arundinacea

Nitrogen Fixation

Bermuda GrassCynodon dactylon

Nitrogen Fixation

Annual RyeLolium multiflorum

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

St. Augustine GrassStenotaphrum secundatum

Nitrogen Fixation

Jack BeanCanavalia ensiformis

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Common FlaxLinum usitatissimum

Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Birds Foot VioletViola pedata

Crown vetch aggressive spreading can overwhelm and suppress native bird's foot violet

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlNitrogen Fixation

Common Questions

What zones does Crown Vetch grow in?

Crown Vetch grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

Is Crown Vetch a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Crown Vetch?

Good companions for Crown Vetch include Ramie, Tall Fescue, Bermuda Grass, Annual Rye, St. Augustine Grass.

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