Lotus corniculatus Bird's foot trefoil, Bacon and eggs, Cats clover, Shoes and stockings, Crow toes
Plant Needs.... Planting site Hardiness: Hardy in UK/Ireland/Scottish Highlands Zones 5 to 9 (-29C to -1C / -20F to 30F) Border/container: Borders and containers Sun/shade: Likes sun Soil type: Any Soil pH: Acid (ericaceous), Alkaline, Neutral Moisture: Drought resistant, dry soil, well drained soil Hazardous: No
Plant care Care required: Low maintenance
Lotus corniculatus Bird's foot trefoil, Bacon and eggs, Cats clover, Shoes and stockings, Crow toes
Colours and scent Flowers: Yellow Fruit: Leaf: Green Stem: Variegated leaf: No Scent: No
Size and shape Height: 0.30m Height at 10yrs: 0.30m Spread: 0.50m Spread at 10yrs: 0.50m Shape: Prostrate
Evergreen, Seasons of interest... Blooms/foliage interest in: Spring, Summer, Autumn Evergreen: No, deciduous
Lotus corniculatus Bird's foot trefoil, Bacon and eggs, Cats clover, Shoes and stockings, Crow toes
Plant Names... Botanical name: Lotus corniculatus Common name: Bird's foot trefoil, Bacon and eggs, Cats clover, Shoes and stockings, Crow toes Also known as:
Use For... Ground cover, Bee attraction, Butterfly attraction
Description... This plant grows naturally across much of Europe. It is found in meadows and mountainous parts of the countryside and on roadside verges. The plant has little mid-green leaflets, held in groups of three, and makes a mounded or sprawling plant. The flowers occur from May through to October and often completely cover the plant. They are pea shaped, bright yellow and sit atop the foliage. It reaches up to 30cm (12in) height with spread of up to 50cm (20in).
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Lotus corniculatus
Planting your new plant
Water the plant thoroughly when you get it home, and plant out as soon as possible. Make the hole for the plant larger that the pot it is in and the same depth. When removing the plant from the pot, squeeze the sides of the pot to loosen it. Loosen the roots of the plant, put the plant in the hole spreading the roots to encourage them to grow outwards. Fill round the edges of the rootball with soil to the same level as the surrounding soil.
Care for your plant
Plants in containers need plant food to thrive when in growth. Seek advice from your retailer regarding best product(s). Follow the packet instructions when applying plant food. Remove fading flowers to encourage fresh ones.
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