£3.00 – £5.70
Birdsfoot trefoil is a very important plant in the meadow, for nectar and for caterpillar food. It is low growing with beautiful yellow flowers. The flowers then change to orange as they mature . It is very adaptable and will grow in a range of soil types.
Lotus corniculatus
Perennial
Yellow
Sun
Height : 35cm
Flowering period : May – September
Other features:
The flower buds are tinged red from late spring to early autumn and is commonly known as “eggs & bacon”.
Wildlife attracted:
Butterflies that rely on Birdsfoot trefoil are the Dingy skipper, Wood white, Clouded yellow, Green hairstreak and Common blue.
Birdsfoot trefoil may also be included in our meadow plug plant collections.
| Size | 9cm pot, 6 plug plants |
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