Bird's Foot Trefoil Seeds (Lotus corniculatus)

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BIRD'S FOOT TREFOIL - Lotus corniculatus - Perennial, 12-24 inches tall; aggressive legume, leaves with 3 leaflets, flowers yellow, resembling a bird's foot. Also called Bacon and Eggs, Bread and Butter etc. It makes a good ground cover or filler for a waste area. If used in a lawn area and continually mowed, it will stay about 2 inches in height. This species is aggressive and should not be used where you cannot control it as it can crowd out desirable plants. It is prohibited/undesired in the following states: CA, IL, MN, MO, OR, TN, VA, WA, and WI. Please check with your states department of Natural Resources for its current status in your area.

Zones: 3 through 9

Height: Up to 1-2 ft.

Flower Color: Yellow

Plant Type: Perennial

Light Requirement: Sun - Partial Shade

Bloom Time: Summer

Seeds per Packet: 200+

Seeds per Pound: 370,000