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Bird’s-foot-trefoil Wildflower – JC1128

Perennial yellow wildflower for pollinator-friendly meadows, field margins, and low-fertility landscapes. Nitrogen-fixing and low-maintenance.

Bird’s-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) Wildflower (JC1128) is a versatile perennial wildflower valued for its bright yellow, pea-shaped flowers and nitrogen-fixing ability. Highly attractive to pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hoverflies, Bird’s-foot-trefoil supports biodiversity while improving soil fertility in meadows, field margins, and low-input landscapes.

Ideal for wildflower meadows, BNG schemes, roadside verges, parks, and garden borders, this hardy species establishes quickly and provides long-lasting colour throughout the summer months. Its resilient growth habit makes it perfect for both ecological and ornamental planting.

  • Seedbed Preparation: Prepare a fine, firm seedbed free from weeds and competing vegetation. Ensure good seed-to-soil contact for optimal germination.
  • Sowing Time: Best sown in spring or early autumn when soil moisture is reliable.
  • Sowing Rate: Broadcast evenly over the prepared area and lightly firm. Avoid deep sowing to ensure good emergence.
  • Establishment: Perennial species establish gradually, flowering from the first season and increasing in abundance over subsequent years.
  • Management: Cut once or twice annually depending on site objectives. Removing arisings helps maintain low fertility and encourages flowering.
  • Long-Term Care: Avoid fertilisers and minimise disturbance to support long-term flowering and biodiversity.

Colours

Height 30–50cm
Usage Pollinator habitat, wildflower meadows, BNG schemes, low-fertility landscapes, ornamental borders
Lifecycle Mix Perennial
Flowering Period May – September

Core species, colours and flowering period

 

Flower Col A M J J A S O
Bird’s-foot-trefoil – Lotus corniculatus ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

 

Location overview Thrives in open, sunny locations. Performs well across a range of soils including sandy, loamy, and low-fertility substrates.
Shade tolerance Prefers full sun. Partial shade may reduce flowering and overall vigour.
Soil type Well-draining soils, including sandy, loam, and moderately fertile soils.
Soil fertility Low to moderate fertility preferred. High nutrient soils can reduce flower production.
Moisture Tolerates dry to moderately moist soils. Avoid waterlogged conditions to maintain healthy growth.

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