Lotus corniculatus growing herbaceous legume of the genus Lotus also known as Birdsfoot trefoil, Lotus corniculatus perennial evergreen or deciduous plant used as ornamental ground cover fixing nitrogen attract pollinator fragrant plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropics, temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 3-10a.
Leaves color green in lobed shape 3 lobes.
Lotus corniculatus flower
Flower fragrant color yellow or orange some cultivar yellow with orange in pea shape.
Lotus corniculatus for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Lotus corniculatus growing and care:
Nothing special
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring, summer or autumn
Pests and diseases:
Larva
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
For control and design
Size of the plant?
30-60 cm, 12-24 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower
Pea shape flowers color can be: yellow, orange or yellow with orange
Scientific name:
Lotus corniculatus
