Lotus corniculatus

Birdsfoot Trefoil

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 8A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Late Spring to Mid Summer
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Border, erosion control, rock garden
Height 7" to 15" / 20cm to 40cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic
Soil type Clay, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling