Common Vetch
Vicia sativa
Family: FabaceaeNative: Europe, Western Asia, and North AfricaIdentified: Apr 5, 2026
A nitrogen-fixing climbing herbaceous plant with compound leaves ending in branched tendrils. It features pea-like flowers that are typically purple or pink and distinct notched leaflets.
Learn more about Common Vetch in the encyclopedia →Care instructions
This plant thrives in full sun with well-draining soil. It is drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering during spring growth. As a climbing vine, it requires a trellis or surrounding vegetation for support.