plant

Hairy vetch

Vicia villosa

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

Hairy vetch (Vicia villosa) — a plant, for Full sun, Medium water. Companions: Corn Maize, Wheat.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermoderate

↑ Gives back

Mulch_biomasshigh

Companions

Through the year

Through the year

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emergenceEmergence typically occurs after the last spring frost when soil temperatures consistently reach 5°C.
floweringFlowering is triggered by lengthening photoperiods and rising air temperatures, usually starting in late spring.
fruitingFruiting follows flowering, with pods developing over several weeks.
senescenceSenescence begins with the first autumn frosts, leading to plant die-back.

Soil interactions

Drainagewell-drained to moderately well-drained
Nitrogen fixingYes
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatesnitrogen
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam, clay_loam
Organic matterHigh
Compaction toleranceMedium

Propagation

Methodsseed
Difficulty1 / 5
Establishes in~1 yr
Self-seedingAggressive

Wildlife & pests

Attractspollinators, beneficial insects