Birds-Foot Trefoil Native Seed

Lotus corniculatus

Other names: butter and eggs, granny’s toenail, ground honeysuckle

These gorgeous little flowers are easy to distinguish quite simply because they look like tiny birds’ feet. A beautiful butter yellow, birds-foot trefoil once used as a symbol of love.

They’ll make a perfect floral carpet in any garden that requires no maintenance and will attract a fabulous flight of butterflies.

How to Plant

Cheap and Easy Method:

Scatter the seeds directly onto bare soil. Clear the area of any debris and lightly rake the soil to create a loose surface. Evenly broadcast the seeds, then lightly rake again to ensure good seed-to-soil contact.

More Involved Method:

Use a terram membrane to suppress unwanted vegetation. Add a layer of soil over the membrane, sow the seeds evenly, and press them in gently.

When to Plant

Plant Birds-Foot Trefoil seeds in the spring (March to May) or early autumn (September to October).

Where to Plant

Birds-Foot Trefoil thrives in well-drained soil and full sunlight. Choose a location that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight per day.

Watering Schedule

Maintain consistent moisture in the soil during the establishment phase. Once established, minimal watering is required.

Blooming Period

Birds-Foot Trefoil blooms from late spring through summer (May to August).

Expected Plant Height

Birds-Foot Trefoil typically grows to a height of 10 cm to 40 cm. (Beak height of a Burford Brown chicken on 30 cm stilts).

No Grow No Fee

Minimum of 2 years post sowing before claim can be made.