Birdsfoot Trefoil

Lotus corniculatus
Great salt tolerance for roadside mixtures.

Birdsfoot Trefoil
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About Birdsfoot Trefoil

Perennial legume that is adapted to many soil types. Makes good growth on heavy loam soils and also tolerates shady, gravel sites. Good salt-tolerance which makes it good for roadside mixtures and in alkaline areas. Its large taproot and dense crown of stems make it a good erosion control plant. Stays green during summer and produces small, yellow flowers. Does well in mixtures and is bloat-resistant for grazing purposes. Spring or fall seeding. Perennial.

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Product Details

Height Range: 12 - 24 inches
Seeding Rate: Drilled: 5 - 6 Lbs. / Ac | Broadcast: 1Lb. / 3,500 sq ft
Seeds Per Pound: 375,000
Growing Season: Warm Season
Lifespan: Perennial
Planting Season: Spring
Winter/Dormant
Target Solution: Drought Tolerant
Sand Tolerant
Shade Tolerant
Full Sun
Erosion Control
High Elevation
Quick Establishment
Low Maintenance
Deer Resistant
Ideal for Birds
Ideal for Bees
All Purpose Solution
Use: Conservation
Ground Cover & Erosion Control
Landscape & Ornamental
Revegetation
Wildlife Habitat & Food
Multi-Purpose Use