Woolly-pod Vetch

Vicia dasycarpa, Fabaceae

Zones

6–9

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch MakerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Oregon Spicy WintergreenGaultheria ovatifolia

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Ethiopian MustardBrassica carinata

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Bulbous Canary GrassPhalaris aquatica

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Landra RadishRaphanus raphanistrum subsp. landra

Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Spurred LupineLupinus laxiflorus

Both legumes compete for similar soil resources and nitrogen-fixing bacterial partnerships

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil BuildingErosion ControlGreen ManureWinter Cover

Edible Parts

Young PodsSeeds

Common Questions

What zones does Woolly-pod Vetch grow in?

Woolly-pod Vetch grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

Is Woolly-pod Vetch a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Woolly-pod Vetch?

Good companions for Woolly-pod Vetch include Oregon Spicy Wintergreen, Ethiopian Mustard, Bulbous Canary Grass, Landra Radish.

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