Hairy Vetch
Vicia villosa
Soil builder, erosion control, and habitat.
About Hairy Vetch
A winter annual legume that needs to be fall-seeded for blooms the following year. A vine-type plant with purple flowers, this is a good cover crop for wildflowers and prairiegrasses. Good for hay and pasture, and is good for soil-building, erosion control and habitat.
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Product Details
| Height Range: | 12 - 24 inches |
| Seeding Rate: | Drilled: 20 - 25 Lbs. / Ac | Broadcast: 1 Lb. / 800 sq ft |
| Seeds Per Pound: | 20,000 |
| Growing Season: | Warm Season |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Planting Season: | Spring Winter/Dormant |
| Target Solution: |
Drought Tolerant Sand Tolerant Shade Tolerant Full Sun Erosion Control High Elevation Quick Establishment Low Maintenance Deer Resistant Ideal for Birds Ideal for Bees All Purpose Solution |
| Use: |
Conservation Ground Cover & Erosion Control Landscape & Ornamental Revegetation Wildlife Habitat & Food Multi-Purpose Use |