Also known as Common Hairy Tare · Hairy Tare · Hairy Vetch
Tiny Vetch (Vicia hirsuta) is a sprawling annual legume with delicate, hairy stems and small, pale flowers, often found in disturbed areas and fields.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of sunlight daily for best flowering.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, avoiding waterlogging.
Adaptable
50% intensity
Cool to Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in cooler spring and autumn temperatures; can tolerate moderate summer heat.
Low Feeders
25% intensity
As a nitrogen-fixer, requires minimal fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Tiny Vetch regularly, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during its active growth phase. Reduce watering in cooler months or when the plant is dormant.
Check the soil moisture by feeling the top few centimeters; water when dry to the touch.
Pruning for Tiny Vetch is primarily for managing its vining habit and encouraging bushier growth or more blooms. Trim back leggy stems to promote branching and a denser appearance.
Remove spent flowers to prevent unwanted seeding if control is desired.
Tiny Vetch is easily propagated by seeds. Sow seeds directly into the garden in early spring or late autumn, as they benefit from stratification. Germination is typically rapid.
It can also be propagated by cuttings taken from young, non-flowering shoots.
Repotting is generally not necessary for Tiny Vetch as it is often grown as an annual or short-lived perennial in the garden. If grown in a container and it becomes root-bound, repot in early spring into a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-draining potting mix.
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Where Tiny Vetch (Vicia hirsuta) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Vicia |
| Species | Vicia hirsuta |
Similar in genus Vicia
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