Birdsfoot Trefoil

Lotus corniculatus
Great salt tolerance for roadside mixtures.

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: 375000
Growing Season Warm Season
Lifespan Perennial
Planting Season Spring
Target Solution Salt Tolerant
Alkali Tolerant
Sand Tolerant
Shade Tolerant
Erosion Control
Use Forage
Ground Cover & Erosion Control
Revegetation
Wildlife Habitat & Food
Color Yellow