Birds Foot Trefoil. A British native of meadows and dry grasslands with clusters of pretty yellow flowers, followed by seed pods. Max Height 10cm to 35cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Lotus corniculatus
A British native of meadows and dry grasslands with clusters of pretty yellow flowers, followed by seed pods.
Additional information
| Generic | Lotus |
|---|---|
| Species | corniculatus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Birds Foot Trefoil |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 10cm, 35cm |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Dry |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Meadow |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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