bird's-foot trefoil
Lotus corniculatus
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A low-growing legume with fine, clover-like foliage and bright yellow flowers tinged with red or orange. Excellent nitrogen-fixing groundcover or meadow plant that attracts pollinators.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low-growing legume with fine, clover-like foliage and bright yellow flowers tinged with red or orange. Excellent nitrogen-fixing groundcover or meadow plant that attracts pollinators.
Climate Match for your location
See how well bird's-foot trefoil grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation