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tufted vetch (Vicia cracca)

Tufted vetch (Vicia cracca) is a sprawling herbaceous perennial vine producing attractive spikes of violet-blue flowers, often found in fields and roadsides.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Hardy

Fertilizer

Low

Care Requirements

Light Requirements

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers sunny locations for best flowering, but tolerates some shade.

Watering Needs

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment and dry spells.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature Tolerance

Hardy

Resilient to cold temperatures, often overwintering successfully.

Fertilizer Needs

Low

Fixes its own nitrogen; minimal fertilization required. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.5-2 m

Spread

0.5-1.5 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Cracca major Godr. & Gren.
Cracca plumosa Timb.-Lagr.
Cracca vulgaris Opiz
Ervum cracca (L.) Trautv.
Vicia australis Ten.
Vicia douglassii Torr.
Vicia grenieri Rouy
Vicia hetoropus Freyn
Vicia kitaibeliana Rchb.
Vicia macrophylla (Maxim.) B.Fedtsch.
Vicia oiana Honda
Vicia oreophila Zertova
Vicia pontica Willd.
Vicia scheuzeri Brügger
Vicia versicolor Salisb.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFabales
  • familyFabaceae
  • genusVicia
  • speciesVicia cracca
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides, which can be mildly toxic if consumed in large quantities by humans or animals.

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