Common Vetch
Vicia sativa
Family: FabaceaeNative: Europe, North Africa, and West AsiaIdentified: Apr 5, 2026
A nitrogen-fixing climbing or sprawling herbaceous legume with pinnate leaves that end in branched tendrils. It produces pea-like purple or pink flowers and elongated green seed pods that turn black when mature.
Learn more about Common Vetch in the encyclopedia →Care instructions
This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is very hardy and requires little maintenance, often growing as a weed or cover crop. Water moderately during dry spells, though it is relatively drought-tolerant once established.