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vicia sepium

Familyfabaceae

Orderfabales

Lifespanperennial

Trivial namehedge vetch

Blossom colorpurple

Blossom symmetryzygomorph

Inflorescenceindeterminate

Phyllotaxisopposite

Vicia sepium, bush vetch or hedge vetch, is a perennial vine from Europe and Western Asia. Its twining stems and purple-blue flowers embellish hedgerows and grassy spots. Blooming in late spring, it attracts bees and butterflies. Despite its sprawling nature, it enriches soil health as a nitrogen fixer. Valued for its ecological benefits, bush vetch enhances diverse habitats with its vibrant blooms.

Plants in the fabaceae family