Bird's Foot Trefoil
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Lotus corniculatus

BIRD'S FOOT TREFOIL

A hardy perennial with warm yellow pea-like flowers, sometimes tinged with orange. A very valuable nectar source for butterflies and other pollinators, including the rare Clouded Yellow Butterfly.

Ideal Conditions

Soil: well-drained, dry, moist, loamy

Sunlight: full sun, partial shade

Growth

Height: 40 cm

Spacing: 30 cm

Climate

Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7

Hardiness: 4/5

Maintenance

Care Level: low

Watering: Every 14 days

Bloom: June, August

Bird's Foot Trefoil
Bird's Foot Trefoil
Bird's Foot Trefoil