Greater bird's-foot trefoil
Lotus pedunculatus
This nitrogen-fixing legume produces bright yellow flowers and thrives in moist meadows and wetland edges. It's excellent for pollinator gardens and naturalizing in wild areas with minimal maintenance required. Tolerates wet conditions better than most flowering perennials.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Flowers
yellow
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water When Top Inch Of Soil Feels Dry
Soil pH
6 – 7.3
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 14, 2022 by Dominique Dennetiere (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.