LOTUS corniculatus (Bird's Foot Trefoil)
Lotus Corniculatus is a flowering plant in the pea family, native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, similar to some clovers. It is often used as food and is broadly used as nutritional component for livestock due to its non-toxic properties. It can survive as fairly close grazing, trampling, and mowing. It blooms from June to September. Flowers grow into small pea like pods.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1OZ | 18,750 | 500 |
| 1/4LB | 75,000 | 2,000 |
| 1/2LB | 150,000 | 4,000 |
| 1LB | 300,000 | 8,000 |
| 5LB | 1,500,000 | 40,000 |
Scientific Name: Lotus Corniculatus
Common Name: Bird's Foot Trefoil
Plant Type: Perennial
Family: Fabaceae
Native Range: Europe and Asia
Height: 12-24"
Spread: up to 20 "
Habitat: Meadows and Fields
Zone: 4 to 9
Exposure: Full or Partial sun
Blooming Season: Early to Mid-summer
Attracts: Insects and Butterflies
Flower Shape: Slipper Shaped in Side View
Flower Color: Yellow and Orange
Moisture: Average
Water Requirement: Medium, Average Water
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Uses: Graze for cattle, Garden Ornamental, Ground Cover, Naturalize Garden