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American vetch

Vicia americana ssp. americana

American vetch (Vicia americana ssp. americana) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 1a–11a. Blooms May–Jul.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: vine
Native range: Native to 33 U.S. states, including AK, AZ, CA, CO, DC, IA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 1a–11a
Mature size: —
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: May–Jul
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

American vetch (Vicia americana ssp. americana) — *Vicia americana ssp. americana* — American vetch. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Andrea Romero, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Andrea Romero.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

American vetch (Vicia americana ssp. americana) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 1a–11a. Blooms May–Jul. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, american vetch pairs naturally with: American vetch (Vicia americana), Mat vetch (Vicia americana ssp. minor), Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina).