Vicia loiseleurii
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Vicia loiseleurii

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
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Observations
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Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Loiseleur’s vetch is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers sunny locations and is native to open habitats, commonly thriving in meadows and grasslands. It favors full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C
Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

One spring application of fertilizer is generally adequate for Loiseleur’s vetch, though multiple feedings can optimize growth. Fertilize about once every one to one and a half months. Fertilization improves leaf appearance and function, maintaining even color and healthy texture. It also encourages root development and nutrient uptake for long-term plant health.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb, Vine
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Vicia
Family
Fabaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Autumn, Winter
Harvest Time
Summer

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