Tufted Vetch

Vicia cracca, Fabaceae

Zones

3–8

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerPollinator Attractor

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

Hart's ParsleyPeucedanum cervaria

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Woodland SunflowerHelianthus divaricatus

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Hairy MelicMelica ciliata

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Whole-leaf RosinweedSilphium integrifolium

Physical SupportNitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Large ThymeThymus pulegioides

Thyme essential oils can inhibit legume nitrogen fixation and general plant growth

Dwarf ElderSambucus ebulus

Sambucus produces cyanogenic compounds that can inhibit legume growth and nitrogen fixation

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlWildlife FoodPollinator Support

Edible Parts

Young PodsSeedsYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Food SourceProtein Supplement

Common Questions

What zones does Tufted Vetch grow in?

Tufted Vetch grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

Is Tufted Vetch a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Tufted Vetch?

Good companions for Tufted Vetch include Hart's Parsley, Woodland Sunflower, Hairy Melic, Whole-leaf Rosinweed.

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