Birdsfoot Trefoil
Lotus corniculatus
Great salt tolerance for roadside mixtures.
About Birdsfoot Trefoil
Perennial legume that is adapted to many soil types. Makes good growth on heavy loam soils and also tolerates shady, gravel sites. Good salt-tolerance which makes it good for roadside mixtures and in alkaline areas. Its large taproot and dense crown of stems make it a good erosion control plant. Stays green during summer and produces small, yellow flowers. Does well in mixtures and is bloat-resistant for grazing purposes. Spring or fall seeding. Perennial.
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Product Details
| Height Range: | 12 - 24 inches |
| Seeding Rate: | Drilled: 5 - 6 Lbs. / Ac | Broadcast: 1Lb. / 3,500 sq ft |
| Seeds Per Pound: | 375,000 |
| Growing Season: | Warm Season |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Planting Season: | Spring |
| Target Solution: |
Alkali Tolerant Erosion Control Salt Tolerant Sand Tolerant Shade Tolerant |
| Use: |
Forage Ground Cover & Erosion Control Revegetation Wildlife Habitat & Food |