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One-flowered Vetch

Vicia monantha, Fabaceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Oregon Spicy WintergreenGaultheria ovatifolia
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision
Yellow SerradellaOrnithopus compressus
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Curlytop KnotweedPolygonum lapathifolium
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Bitter VetchVicia ervilia

Congeneric legumes that may exhibit allelopathic interference and root competition

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil ImprovementErosion ControlBiomass ProductionWeed Suppression

Edible Parts

SeedsYoung Pods

Common Questions

What zones does One-flowered Vetch grow in?

One-flowered Vetch grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

Is One-flowered Vetch a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, One-flowered 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-flowered Vetch?

Good companions for One-flowered Vetch include Oregon Spicy Wintergreen, Yellow Serradella, Curlytop Knotweed.

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