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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Will Naturalize
Dynamic Accumulator: Nitrogen fixer
P (Phosphorus)
K (Potassium)
Cu (Copper)
Co (Cobalt)
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Sow in situ
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Purple Vetch

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Location: Ponta do Pargo - Madeira
Date: 2023-04-17
Location: Ponta do Pargo - Madeira
Date: 2023-04-17
Location: Ponta do Pargo - Madeira
Date: 2023-04-17
Location: Ponta do Pargo - Madeira
Date: 2023-04-17
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-09-27
Comments:
  • Posted by Newyorkrita (North Shore, Long Island, NY ) on Sep 27, 2013 4:08 PM concerning plant:
    I can't see much difference between purple vetch and Hairy Vetch, which I also grow, but it seems that the Hairy Vetch flowers for a longer period of time. The flowers on Purple Vetch are tiny, but they are a pretty shade of purple. Bees like this plant.

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