Birdsfoot Trefoil

Legumes

Birdsfoot Trefoil

Lotus corniculatus L.

Longevity: Perennial

Palatability: Very High

Winter Hardiness: Good

Drought Tolerance: Fair

Cool or Warm Season: Cool

Bloat Hazard: No

Use and Comments: Complements Kentucky bluegrass; low seedling vigor; ID-139

Distribution in U.S.: Upper Midwest and Northeast

Height: 15-44 inches

Inflorescence: Umbel bearing 2-9 florets; lemon-yellow to orange

Leaves: Appearance of five leaflets per leaf, with two of the five actually stipules

Roots: Taproot

Drainage: Somewhat Poorly Drained

Fertility: Medium

pH: 6.0-6.8

Color: Olive-brown, buff, purple mottled, and purplish black

Shape: Oval

Pounds per Bushel: 60

Seeds per Pound: 375,000

Seeding Rate: 4-6 pounds PLS per acre

Seeding Date (Indiana): Mar 1 - May 1 or Aug 1 - Sept 1

Emergence Time (Days): 7

Optimum Germ. Temp. (F): 70°

Birdsfoot Trefoil Seed

Longevity: Perennial

Palatability: Very High

Winter Hardiness: Good

Drought Tolerance: Fair

Cool or Warm Season: Cool

Bloat Hazard: No

Use and Comments: Complements Kentucky bluegrass; low seedling vigor; ID-139

Distribution in U.S.: Upper Midwest and Northeast

Height: 15-44 inches

Inflorescence: Umbel bearing 2-9 florets; lemon-yellow to orange

Leaves: Appearance of five leaflets per leaf, with two of the five actually stipules

Roots: Taproot

Drainage: Somewhat Poorly Drained

Fertility: Medium

pH: 6.0-6.8

Color: Olive-brown, buff, purple mottled, and purplish black

Shape: Oval

Pounds per Bushel: 60

Seeds per Pound: 375,000

Seeding Rate: 4-6 pounds PLS per acre

Seeding Date (Indiana): Mar 1 - May 1 or Aug 1 - Sept 1

Emergence Time (Days): 7

Optimum Germ. Temp. (F): 70°

Birdsfoot Trefoil Seed