Hairy Vetch
Vicia villosa
Hairy vetch is a hardy, winter annual legume that can be planted in either fall or spring. It is used for hay, pasture or as erosion control and is commonly planted with cereal grains.
Lifespan: annual or perennial
Season: cool
Uses: hay, pasture, soil improvement
Native or Introduced: Introduced
Annual Average Precipitation: 17 inches
Field Seeding Rate (lbs/acre): about 25
Turf Seeding Rate (lbs/1000 s.f.): n/a
