This fascinating little legume is named for the shape of its seedpod which looks like the claw foot of a bird. Introduced for agricultural uses, this wildflower is now a common roadside plant in much of the United States. If often invades lawns, and when mowed along with the grass, will bloom at heights as low as 2 inches! If left to grow on its own, it makes mounded clumps reaching up to about 2 feet, and creating an attractive groundcover. Unlike most agricultural legumes, it does not spread rapidly. However, like yarrow, Birdsfoot Trefoil is best used as a clump or specimen planting, rather than as part of a mixture. If it's used heavily in a mixture, it's so tough it tends to take over the whole meadow in a few years.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM015813 AM013403 (1 Pound) AM013404 (1/4 Pound)
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Common Name | Bird's Foot Trefoil |
Botanical Name | Lotus corniculatus |
Seed Life Cycle | Perennial |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Mature Height | 12-24" tall |
Ships As | Seed |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Non-GMO | Yes |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Native To | Europe |
Coverage | 1/4 lb covers 2,177 sq ft. 1 lb covers 8,710 sq ft. |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average |
Advantages | Bee Friendly, Groundcover, Great For Mass Plantings, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Multiplies / Naturalizes, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Good For Erosion Control, Grows In The Lawn, Soil Enhancer |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | Yes |