Birdsfoot Trefoil Seeds – Lotus corniculatus Yellow Perennial Ground Cover (500 Seeds)

Birdsfoot Trefoil Seeds (Lotus corniculatus), also known as birdsfoot trefoil or yellow trefoil lotus, produce a low-growing perennial flowering plant widely used as ground cover, pollinator plant, and soil-improving species. This heirloom perennial is valued for its bright yellow blooms, spreading habit, and excellent adaptability to different growing conditions.

Birdsfoot trefoil forms a dense, mat-like growth with fine foliage and clusters of small yellow flowers that bloom throughout the growing season. It is commonly used in meadows, naturalized landscapes, pollinator gardens, and erosion control areas. The plant is also nitrogen-fixing, helping improve soil quality over time.

These birdsfoot trefoil seeds are ideal for gardeners and landowners looking to establish a durable, low-maintenance perennial ground cover with ecological benefits.

Key Features

• Birdsfoot trefoil seeds (Lotus corniculatus)

• Heirloom perennial flowering ground cover

• Bright yellow, pollinator-friendly blooms

• Low-growing, spreading habit

• Nitrogen-fixing plant for soil improvement

• Drought tolerant once established

• Suitable for full sun or partial shade

• Ideal for outdoor planting and naturalized areas

Growth & Plant Description

Birdsfoot trefoil typically grows 12–24 inches (30–60 cm) tall, forming spreading clumps and ground-cover mats. The plant blooms repeatedly through the season and maintains a neat, natural appearance without aggressive growth.

It performs well in poor soils where other plants struggle.

Where It Can Be Grown

These trefoil seeds grow best in:

• Outdoor gardens and landscapes

• Meadows and wildflower areas

• Pollinator and native gardens

• Slopes, fields, and erosion-prone sites

Birdsfoot trefoil prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts well to many soil types.

Why Grow Birdsfoot Trefoil from Seed

Growing birdsfoot trefoil from seed allows plants to establish naturally and develop deep root systems. Seed-grown plants are often more resilient, longer-lived, and better adapted to local conditions.

It is also a cost-effective way to plant larger areas with perennial ground cover.

Growing Information

• Sow seeds on the soil surface or lightly covered

• Keep soil lightly moist during germination

• Germination typically occurs in 7–21 days

• Grow in full sun to partial shade

• Moderate watering during establishment

• Low maintenance once established

Seed Quality

Our birdsfoot trefoil seeds are carefully selected and packaged to ensure good germination and healthy early growth when planted under proper conditions.

Uses of Birdsfoot Trefoil

Birdsfoot trefoil is ideal for:

• Perennial ground cover

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Meadow and wildflower plantings

• Soil improvement and erosion control

• Naturalized landscapes

Its combination of beauty, resilience, and ecological value makes it a versatile planting choice.