American vetch
Vicia americana

- Fabaceae
- Dicot
- Perennial
- Forb/herb, Vine
- โ 39 cm tall
About American vetch
American vetch is a delightful native vine that your garden will love. This gentle climber produces lovely purple flowers that bloom throughout spring and summer, attracting butterflies and bees who visit again and again. Birds and other wildlife rely on the seeds and foliage for food, making it a wonderful way to support the creatures in your neighborhood. It's a true team player in any garden space.
Growing American vetch is wonderfully simple. Just plant it where it can climb or sprawl, and give it a spot that gets decent sunlight. This perennial comes back year after year, asking very little from you. It's a hardy plant that settles in nicely and rewards you with steady blooms and busy pollinators. You'll find it a joy to have around.
Native to 46 states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming