Vetch
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Vetch (Vicia) - Perennial and annual herbs, several of which are native, and worthy of more care than they often get. They grow freely in almost any soil, and are raised from seed and increased by careful division. The following are the most useful species:—
Vetch Pictures
Astragalus austiniae; Austin's Milk-vetch |
Astragalus calycosus var. calycosus; Torrey's Milk-vetch |
Astragalus calycosus var. calycosus; Torrey's Milk-vetch |
Astragalus casei; Case's Milk-vetch |
Astragalus casei; Case's Milk-vetch |
Astragalus curvicarpus var. curvicarpus; Coiled Locoweed |
Related Flowers
Silvery Vetch
Silvery Vetch (Vicia Argentea) - Has silvery leaves and prostrate habit, is without tendrils, about 8 inches high, spreading freely in light soil; the rather large whitish flowers are veined with violet in the upper, and spotted with purple in the lower, part. It is not a brilliant plant in flower, but the foliage makes it worthy of a place in the rock garden. Pyrenees. Division or seed.
Purple Vetch
Purple Vetch (Vicia Cracca) - A pretty native plant common in many districts, wreathing hedgerows and bushy tufts with its graceful shoots and bluish-purple flowers. In many districts it plants itself so prettily that there is no need to cultivate it. It is perennial, and should be kept in the rougher parts of the garden.
Vicia Onobrychus
Vicia Onobrychus - A lovely Vetch bearing long and handsome racemes of flower during summer, when it brightens the Alps of France and Italy, giving an effect like that of some of the purple Australian Pea-flowers. It is best grouped in the rock garden or on a grassy bank.
Vicia Pyrenaica
Vicia Pyrenaica - A graceful perennial of dwarf habit, with abundant rich purple flowers of large size from April to June. It is one of the prettiest of Pea-flowered rock plants, its soft green, finely-cut leaves making a cheerful groundwork, drooping from rocky shelves or draping old walls. It spreads freely by underground runners, but is easily kept in bounds and not at all troublesome. Pyrenees.
Wood Vetch
Wood Vetch (Vicia Sylvatica) - This pretty native plant, with trailing stems of 5 or 6 feet, threads its way through shrubs and hedges, displaying abundant creamy-white flowers streaked with blue or purple, and bright pea-green leaves. Where unknown as a wild plant, it is well worth a place in the woodland garden, and is easily raised from seed.
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