Overview
Vicia venosa is a climbing annual biennial in the genus Vicia, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Vicia venosa grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include ground cover and wildlife gardens.
About
Vicia venosa is a climbing annual or biennial cultivar within the genus Vicia, known for its deciduous foliage and pea-like flowers. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suitable for use as ground cover or in wildlife gardens. It is best grown in fertile soil, with roots shaded, and is propagated by seed or division. Its season of interest spans spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Vicia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Vicia venosa size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Ground cover, wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Vicia venosa
- Propagation
- Seed, division
- Pest resistance
- Moderate
- Disease resistance
- Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Vicia venosa?
Vicia venosa prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Vicia venosa need?
Vicia venosa grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Vicia venosa hardy in the UK?
Vicia venosa has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Vicia venosa?
Seed, division.
More in the Vicia genus
- Vicia faba 'Honey'PBR
- Vicia faba 'Karmazyn'
- Vicia faba 'Stella'PBR
- Vicia faba 'Wizard'PBR
- Vicia hirsutahairy tare
- Vicia unijuga
- Vicia villosafodder vetch
- Vicia cracca subsp. incana