Vicia ludoviciana
Slender Vetch (Deerpea Vetch) is a delicate native trailing legume with pinnate leaves and tiny purple pea blossoms. Scrambling over surrounding grasses and shrubs in early spring, it fixes atmospheric nitrogen into thin limestone soils via root nodules, enriching the ecosystem while providing nutritious early spring forage for wildlife.
Height: 1-3 ft.
Spread: 2-5 ft.
Foliage: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Water Need: Low
Sun Need: Part Sun, Full Sun
Substrate / Soil: Limestone, Loam, Gravelly
Bloom Season: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
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