Bush Vetch

Vicia sepium

Physical Characteristics

Vicia sepium is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Europe, including Britain, from Scandanavia south and east to Spain and W. Asia to the Himalayas.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Meadow; Hedgerow;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - cooked[2, 105].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known