Birdsfoot Trefoil Seeds Lotus corniculatus
- Perennial; Cheerful color!
- Hardy and adaptable wildflower
- Adaptable to both sun and partial shade
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
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| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
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.
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Fast Facts
Name: Birdsfoot Trefoil Seeds Botanical Name: Lotus corniculatus Life Cycle: Perennial Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun Planting Season: Spring, Fall Plant Type: Short green leafy stem with bright yellow orchid-like blossom Features: Open Pollinated, Attracts Pollinators, Ground Cover, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Container Garden Color: Yellow Blooms: Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer Plant Height: Up to 6 inches Plant Spacing: 6 inches Planting Depth: 1/4 inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Seeds per Packet: 1 g Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
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.
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Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 80 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 625 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to10,000 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack Up to 1.3 Acres
Product Reviews
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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!
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seeds
starting to grow now and looking great
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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.
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