Common bird's-foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)

Type: Summer perennial
Height: 30-50cm
Position: Full sun
Quantity: Min. 100 seeds
Germination rate: 85%
Plant spacing: 25x25cm
Colour: Yellow
Sowing: March-May in 1cm depth
Flowering: June-October.


Common bird's-foot trefoil is a very beautiful herb that can be found both in gardens and in the wild all over the world. It can compete with other plants in grassy areas and is therefore ideal for wild-on-purpose gardens (Vild med vilje).

Common bird's-foot trefoil covers the ground really well and keeps weeds at bay. The beautiful small sunny yellow flowers can be enjoyed for months, and the plant just keeps on producing new ones. Common bird's-foot trefoil forms a sort of cushion shape and becomes a wide plant, so sow it in a spot where you can allow it a bit of space.