Crown Vetch Seeds – Ground Cover Perennial

Crown Vetch is a hardy perennial plant valued for its ability to provide quick ground cover and erosion control. Known for its clusters of pink to lavender flowers, this plant spreads vigorously, making it ideal for slopes, banks, and open spaces. Crown Vetch thrives in a variety of soils and climates, offering long-lasting greenery and colorful seasonal blooms.

Features

• Perennial ground cover with attractive clusters of flowers

• Excellent for erosion control on slopes and banks

• Low-maintenance and adaptable to poor soils

• Spreads quickly to cover large areas

• Drought-tolerant once established

Specifications

• Plant Type: Perennial ground cover

• Common Name (US): Crown Vetch

• Botanical Name: Securigera varia

• Bloom Color: Pink to lavender

• Height: 12–24 inches

• Spread: Spreading / mat-forming

• Season: Spring to summer blooming

• Zones: USDA Zones 4–9

• Planting Season:

  • Spring: March–May

  • Fall: September–October

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, tolerates poor soils

• Water Needs: Moderate, drought-tolerant after establishment

• Uses: Ground cover, erosion control, natural landscaping