Hairy Vetch

Vicia villosa, Fabaceae

Zones

3a–9b

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

TomatoSolanum lycopersicum

Nitrogen Fixation

PotatoSolanum tuberosum

Nitrogen Fixation

Lima BeanPhaseolus lunatus

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Willow-leaved Sea BuckthornHippophae salicifolia

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Woolly ThymeThymus pseudolanuginosus

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Fringed LavenderLavandula dentata

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

FoxgloveDigitalis purpurea

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Moso BambooPhyllostachys edulis

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Alsike CloverTrifolium hybridum

Hairy vetch's aggressive climbing growth can smother alsike clover and compete for root space

Sugar Snap PeaPisum sativum var. macrocarpon

Hairy vetch's aggressive climbing habit can overwhelm and smother sugar snap peas

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil Building

Common Questions

What zones does Hairy Vetch grow in?

Hairy Vetch grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 9b.

Is Hairy Vetch a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Hairy Vetch?

Good companions for Hairy Vetch include Tomato, Potato, Lima Bean, Willow-leaved Sea Buckthorn, Woolly Thyme.

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