American vetch

American vetch (Vicia americana) is a perennial flower or vine native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. It has purple flowers which appear in late spring.
It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 1.3 feet with roots at least 10 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 5.9-7.2, high fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.
== Uses and Relationships ==
It has some limited ability to fix nitrogen, potentially benefiting other plants. If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of high value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Vicia americana profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Vicia Category:Native vines Category:Native perennial flowers Category:North American natives Category:Threatened or endangered natives Category:Purple-flowered natives Category:Late Spring blooming natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Natives between 1 and 3 feet tall Category:Low moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs