Bird’s-Foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) plants
Price range: £1.25 through £3.95
Bird’s-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) is a perennial plant that produces clusters of yellow flowers tinged with red. It grows widely across the British Isles and thrives in grasslands, waste areas, limestone pastures, heaths, and scrublands. The plant provides an important food source for the larvae of several butterflies, including the Common Blue, other Blues, the Clouded Yellow, and the Burnet Moth. To support Common Blue larvae, the turf should be kept short, ideally under 2.5 centimetres. Its bright flowers and low-growing habit make it a valuable addition to wildflower meadows, roadsides, and pollinator-friendly gardens.
Our Bird’s-foot Trefoil plants for sale are priced per plant. For orders over 500 plants please contact us.
All our plants are native British wildflowers grown in Peat-free compost in our sustainable nursery.
| Size | 65cc, 99cc, 9cm pot |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Bird’s-Foot Trefoil |
| Annual, Perennial or Biennial | Perennial |
| Latin Name | Lotus Corniculatus |
| Height | 10 – 40cm |
| Flowering Time | May – September |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Management | Bird’s-Foot Trefoil plants can be used both in a frequently cut flowering lawn or herbaceous border. General management requires cutting back once a year. |
| Fact Sheet Included | Yes |
