Bird's-foot
Ornithopus perpusillus
Bird's-foot is a small, delicate annual wildflower that thrives in poor, sandy, or gravelly soils with full sun to partial shade. It is an excellent choice for naturalistic plantings, wildflower meadows, or as a nitrogen-fixer in a mixed border thanks to its legume family roots. Minimal care is needed — simply sow in a suitable open site and allow it to self-seed naturally.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 36″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
4″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Lightly; This Plant Tolerates Dry, Sandy Soils And Rarely Needs Supplemental Watering Once Established
Soil pH
4.5 – 5
Temperature
-25° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 27, 2022 by beurny (cc-by-sa)
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