Bird’s-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)

Low mat-forming legume with golden pea-flowers.

10–25 cm

Average Height

Tandem sursum minima utroque thema tametsi tepidus.

Perennial

Lifespan

Tandem sursum minima utroque thema tametsi tepidus.

Available in these regions only:

Varieties may differ within regions

Europe
Rest of world

Key Characteristics

  • Soil Type: Poor, free-draining soils
  • Soil Moisture: Dry to moist
  • Climate: Temperate
  • Altitude: Low to mid
  • Wildlife Value: Key larval foodplant; nectar-rich

Recommended for

  • Meadows
  • Green roofs
  • Lawns

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