BIRD'S-FOOT-TREFOIL

Lotus corniculatus


TYPE OF PLANT: [CATERPILLAR FOOD PLANT] [BEE NECTAR]


Habitat: Sunny position. Mini-meadow plant.

Habit: Height 2-5 cm. Spreading habit.

Flower Colour: Flowers May-September. Has black seed pods.

Planting Time:

Food Plant for: Common Blue Scarce Blue, Clouded Yellow, Chalk Hill Blue, Short-Tailed Blue, Wood White and Dingy Skipper. Nectar Plant: Bee.


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