Hairy Vetch

Vicia villosa
Soil builder, erosion control, and habitat.

Hairy Vetch
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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