One-leaved Vetch

Vicia articulata, Fabaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Grass VetchlingLathyrus nissolia

Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Wild CorianderCoriandrum tordylium

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Canary GrassPhalaris canariensis

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Signal GrassBrachiaria decumbens

Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Golden BuckwheatFagopyrum dibotrys

Buckwheat species produce allelopathic compounds that can inhibit vetch germination and growth

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationQuick Ground CoverGreen ManureWinter CoverBiomass Production

Edible Parts

SeedsYoung Pods

Common Questions

What zones does One-leaved Vetch grow in?

One-leaved Vetch grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is One-leaved Vetch a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for One-leaved Vetch?

Good companions for One-leaved Vetch include Grass Vetchling, Wild Coriander, Canary Grass, Signal Grass.

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