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°
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°
