Bird’s-Foot Trefoil Seeds(Lotus Corniculatus)

30-40 Seeds per packet

Bird’s-Foot Trefoil (Lotus Corniculatus) is a versatile perennial legume valued for its attractive yellow flowers and nitrogen-fixing ability. This hardy plant is ideal for pastures, meadows, soil stabilization, erosion control, and wildlife gardens.

Its low-growing, spreading habit makes it excellent as a groundcover, while the flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, enhancing biodiversity. It is drought-tolerant, hardy, and low-maintenance, making it suitable for various soil types and climates.

Growing Instructions:

1. Soil:
Well-drained soil with moderate fertility. Tolerates a range of soil types including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. Ideal pH: 5.5–7.5.

2. Sowing Time (Pakistan):
Best sown from February to April or August to September for optimal establishment.

3. Sowing Method:

• Scarify seeds lightly or soak in water for 12–24 hours to improve germination.

• Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep directly in prepared soil or trays.

• Space plants 15–20 cm apart to allow spreading.

4. Sunlight:
Requires full sun to partial shade for healthy growth.

5. Watering:
Water moderately until seedlings are established; drought-tolerant once mature.

6. Germination:
Seeds germinate in 10–20 days under optimal conditions.

7. Care & Maintenance:

• Minimal maintenance required.

• Can be mowed lightly to encourage denser growth.

• Avoid waterlogged conditions.

8. Benefits:

• Fixes nitrogen in soil, improving fertility naturally

• Provides forage for livestock and wildlife

• Prevents soil erosion and stabilizes slopes

• Attracts pollinators with bright yellow flowers

Features & Benefits:

• Hardy, drought-tolerant perennial legume

• Low-growing, spreading groundcover

• Bright yellow flowers attract bees and butterflies

• Ideal for pastures, meadows, erosion control, and wildlife gardens

• Improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation