Bird's foot trefoil
Lotus corniculatus
Perennial, creeping plant with clusters of bright yellow flowers often with a tinge of red. Seed pods look like a bird’s foot. A food plant for the caterpillars of the Common Blue, other Blues and Clouded Yellow butterfly and Burnet Moth amongst others as well as an excellent nectar plant for bees.
Price: from £0.80 per plant. See all prices.
Description
Common name: Birds foot trefoil
Scientific name: Lotus corniculatus
Growing conditions: Likes well drained soils in full sun but will tolerate a variety of conditions.
Flowers: May to August/September
Height: 10 - 40 cm
Also known as: Eggs and Bacon, Cheesecake Grass, Lamb’s Toes
How to place an order
To place an order or make an enquiry please email wetlandwildflowers@wwt.org.uk or call us on 07901 575356.