Grow a beautiful and beneficial native legume with Vicia americana (American Vetch). This trailing prairie wildflower produces clusters of soft purple to violet pea-like blooms that brighten gardens from late spring into summer.

Native to North America, American Vetch thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to well-drained soils. As a nitrogen-fixing legume, it helps improve soil health while supporting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Its vining growth habit makes it ideal for meadow plantings, prairie gardens, wildlife habitats, and naturalized landscapes. American Vetch is also commonly used in restoration projects and native plantings due to its ecological benefits.

🌿 Plant Details:

Botanical Name: Vicia americana

Common Name: American Vetch

Quantity: 25 Seeds

Plant Type: Native Perennial Legume

Bloom Time: Late Spring to Summer

Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil: Well-drained, adaptable

Hardiness Zones: 3–8

Nitrogen Fixing

Ideal for:

Prairie gardens

Pollinator habitats

Native plant landscapes

Wildlife restoration

Meadow plantings

A versatile and eco-friendly native wildflower that adds color, supports pollinators, and enriches the soil.

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