Tufted vetch
Vicia cracca
Scrambling perennial with lots of blue to violet flowers, seed pods turning black when ripe. Attractive to bumblebees, butterflies and moths, and an important food plant for breeding butterflies such as the Wood White and Short-tailed Blue.
Availability: Low stock available
Price: from £0.80 per plant. See all prices.
Description
Common name: Tufted vetch
Scientific name: Vicia cracca
Growing conditions: Likes damp well drained soils but can tolerate a range of conditions prefers full sun but can grow in partial shade.
Flowers: June - September
Height: 60 - 150cm
Also known as: Cow vetch, Bird vetch, Canada pea, Tine grass
How to place an order
To place an order or make an enquiry please email wetlandwildflowers@wwt.org.uk or call us on 07901 575356.