Vicia villosa, 'Purple Bounty'

Hairy Vetch, ‘Purple Bounty’

$3.90 /lb

Builds nitrogen and organic matter in fields and gardens; seed in early fall after row crop is harvested; likely to freeze at -30 degrees F.

Map Key

Present in state
Present and native in county; not rare
Present and native in county; rare
State or county listed as noxious
Present but introduced in county
Not present in state
Species extirpated (historic)
Present in state; exotic

This map shows the native and introduced (adventive) range of this species. Given appropriate habitat and climate, native plants can be grown outside their range.

Indicator Regions
Northcentral & Northeast:
NI
Midwest
NI
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
NI
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
NI
Hairy Vetch, ‘Purple Bounty’ Planting Information

Planting details can vary based on your region, site conditions, and seed mix. For best results, we recommend reviewing our detailed planting guides. These guides include region-specific timing, site preparation, seeding methods, and tips for establishing native species successfully.

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Details
Species
Hairy Vetch, 'Purple Bounty'
Species Type
Naturalized
Product Categories
Habitat
Well-drained soils.
Life Cycle
Biennial
Bloom Period
Spring
Typical Height
7.00000
Minimum Root Depth
6
pH
6.00000
-
7.50000
Flower Color
Purple
Approx. seeds per lb
16000
Seeding rate per acre in a mix
Expect to apply about 10 lb per acre.
Truax Seedbox
Fluffy or Fine
Tolerances
Shade
Full Sun
Drought
Moderate
Salt
No