Yellow Bird’s Foot Trefoil Seeds - Lotus, 30 seeds

Quantity: 30 Seeds / pack

Yellow Bird's Foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) is a low-growing perennial ground cover with bright yellow pea-like flowers from late spring through fall and clover-like trefoil leaves. It suits borders, rock gardens, and path edges, and works as a flowering lawn alternative where a low-mow cover is wanted.

Why choose our seeds?

• Bright yellow blooms over a long season
• Low-growing habit for ground cover and edging
• Tolerates poor soils and occasional dry spells once established

How to grow Yellow Bird's Foot Trefoil seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Direct sow in spring after the last frost, or in early fall.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed trays or a prepared bed
• Well-draining soil mix

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow 1/4 inch deep and firm the soil for good seed-to-soil contact.
• Light scarification speeds germination but is not required.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Full sun.
• Temperature: 60-75°F (16-24°C) for germination.

Germination

• Seeds sprout in 7-30 days.
• Keep the soil lightly moist.

Transplanting

• Plant out after the last frost; space 9-12 inches apart.
• Harden off for 7-10 days before planting out.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun.
• Water: Average water; established plants tolerate occasional dry periods.
• Fertilizer: Not needed - as a legume it fixes its own nitrogen.
• Extra: Trim or mow lightly to keep the planting tidy.

Bloom Time:

Late spring through fall.