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Vicia argentea with silvery white flowers and pinnate leaves on rocky groundFabaceae

Silvery vetch: complete guide

Vicia argentea

Full guide to Vicia argentea: ideal site, soil, watering, pruning, and companions for this rare silver-flowered Pyrenean vetch.

12 min
Bithynian vetch blue flowers in spring meadowFabaceae

Bithynian vetch: complete guide

Vicia bithynica

Bithynian vetch is an elegant wildflower with delicate blue blooms for meadows. Learn cultivation, care, and companion planting for naturalistic gardens.

12 min
Purple cow vetch flowers climbing on wild meadow supportFabaceae

Cow vetch: complete guide

Vicia cracca

Cow vetch is a vigorous climbing herb with stunning purple flower clusters. Ideal for wildlife gardens. Learn cultivation and important ecological benefits.

12 min
White Great wood-vetch flowers among green foliage in shade gardenFabaceae

Great wood-vetch: complete guide

Vicia dumetorum

Great wood-vetch is an elegant shade-loving climber with delicate white flowers. Perfect for woodland gardens and semi-shaded borders. Complete growing guide.

12 min
White bitter vetch flowers on delicate trailing stems in warm gardenFabaceae

Bitter vetch: complete guide

Vicia ervilia

Bitter vetch is a Mediterranean legume with elegant white flowers, historically used for grain and green manure. Perfect for warm organic garden systems.

12 min
Large yellow vetch (Vicia grandiflora) with golden yellow flowersFabaceae

Large yellow vetch: complete guide

Vicia grandiflora Scop.

Discover Vicia grandiflora, the large yellow vetch with flowers. Complete guide for growing, care and combinations for sunny gardens.

12 min
Hairy tare (Vicia hirsuta) with fine hairy foliage and small flowersFabaceae

Hairy tare: complete guide

Vicia hirsuta (L.) Gray

Discover Vicia hirsuta, the hairy tare with fine delicate foliage. Guide for growing, care and use in wildlife friendly gardens.

12 min
Spring vetch (Vicia lathyroides) in full bloomFabaceae

Spring vetch: complete guide

Vicia lathyroides L.

Discover Vicia lathyroides, the spring vetch for spring blooming. Guide for growing, care and combinations for spring and early summer.

12 min
Smooth yellow vetch (Vicia lutea) with bright golden yellow flowersFabaceae

Smooth yellow vetch: complete guide

Vicia lutea L.

Discover Vicia lutea, the smooth yellow vetch for dry gardens. Guide for growing with care requirements and beautiful combinations.

12 min
Vicia onobrychioides displaying delicate blue flower spikesFabaceae

Vicia onobrychioides: complete guide

Vicia onobrychioides

Discover Sainfoin vetch, a Mediterranean beauty with delicate blue flowers. Perfect for dry soils and ecological gardens.

12 min
Four-seed vetch with purple flowersFabaceae

Vicia tetrasperma: complete guide

Vicia tetrasperma

Discover four-seed vetch, a delicate climbing plant for meadows and borders. Growing tips, care advice and companion planting ideas.

12 min
Hairy vetch with purple and white flowersFabaceae

Vicia villosa: complete guide

Vicia villosa

Discover hairy vetch, a nutritious green manure crop and winter food source. Growing tips, hardiness and sustainable garden use.

12 min