Birdsfoot Trefoil Seeds
- Perennial; Cheerful color!
- Hardy and adaptable wildflower
- Adaptable to both sun and partial shade
Fast Facts
About Birdsfoot Trefoil Seeds
Lotus corniculatus
Buy Birdsfoot Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
Bird's Foot Trefoil Seeds - Lotus corniculatus
Bird's Foot Trefoil - or Birds Foot Trefoil - is an extremely resilient perennial wildflower that is a staple of most wildflower meadows. Attractive for sure, but hardly glamorous, this lovely flower is typically valued more as a reliable member of the chorus, than as a star performer. Its most laudable value lies in its ability to provide consistent color at an affordable price.
Fast Facts
About Birdsfoot Trefoil Seeds
Lotus corniculatus
Buy Birdsfoot Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
Bird's Foot Trefoil Seeds - Lotus corniculatus
Bird's Foot Trefoil - or Birds Foot Trefoil - is an extremely resilient perennial wildflower that is a staple of most wildflower meadows. Attractive for sure, but hardly glamorous, this lovely flower is typically valued more as a reliable member of the chorus, than as a star performer. Its most laudable value lies in its ability to provide consistent color at an affordable price.
How to Plant Birdsfoot Trefoil
When to Plant Birdsfoot Trefoil Seeds
If starting seeds indoors, sow 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant or direct sow seeds after the last spring frost.
Where to Plant Birdsfoot Trefoil Seeds
Birdsfoot Trefoil prefers full sun and thrives in just about any soil type that is well-draining, including clay, sand, acid, and alkaline. It does not do well with competition and prefers an area where weeds are minimal. Birdsfoot Trefoil should be seeded with grasses for optimum forage production.
How to Plant Birdsfoot Trefoil Seeds
Soften hard coating on seeds by rubbing them lightly with sandpaper or soaking in water overnight before sowing. Plant just below the surface, no deeper than 1/4", compacting the soil, and keep slightly moist until germination (2-3 weeks after sowing). Space seeds or seedlings about 6" apart.
How to Care for Birdsfoot Trefoil
Water the root zone daily for a couple of weeks until plants are established, then adjust watering schedule to every 2-3 days. Fertilize before planting and again halfway through growing season or apply 1-2" of mulch or compost annually.
Seed Coverage for Birdsfoot Trefoil Seeds
| Amount |
Recommended Coverage |
| Packet |
Up to 80 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Ounce |
Up to 625 Sq. Ft |
| 1/4 Pound |
Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Pound |
Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft |
| 5 Pounds |
Up to 1.25 Acres |
From Our Customers
5.00/5 Based on 3 Reviews
Sunny outlook!
I'm definitely ordering more of these! The shipment was fast, and the product arrived in wonderful condition. I shared these with another "Green Thumb " enthusiast, and she has contacted me twice to see how she might get some more of these. Very pleased!
- Kay Simpson, Jun 2016
seeds
starting to grow now and looking great
- Bruce Viar, Feb 2016
No - this is not a weed!
It is actually a very pretty flower. Little petals, dainty flower. Makes a good show when planted in abundance.
- Kay Wendault, Oct 2011