{"product_id":"birdsfoot-trefoil-lotus-corniculatus-seeds","title":"Birdsfoot Trefoil - Lotus corniculatus Seeds","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirdsfoot Trefoil Seeds – Lotus corniculatus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirdsfoot Trefoil Seeds produce cheerful clusters of bright golden-yellow flowers above attractive green foliage, creating a colourful display from late spring through summer. Known botanically as \u003cstrong\u003eLotus corniculatus\u003c\/strong\u003e, this traditional British \u003cstrong\u003enative wildflower\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for wildflower meadows, wildlife gardens, grasslands, and naturalised planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nectar-rich flowers are particularly valuable to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. \u003cstrong\u003eBirdsfoot Trefoil\u003c\/strong\u003e is also an important food plant for the caterpillars of several butterfly species, making it a valuable addition to gardens designed to support native wildlife and biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy, adaptable, and low maintenance, this attractive \u003cstrong\u003eperennial wildflower\u003c\/strong\u003e performs particularly well in sunny, well-drained locations and can return year after year once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional British \u003cstrong\u003enative wildflower\u003c\/strong\u003e with golden-yellow flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown botanically as \u003cstrong\u003eLotus corniculatus\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for wildflower meadows and naturalised planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant food plant for several butterfly caterpillars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy perennial that returns year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for grasslands, banks, and wildlife-friendly gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow Birdsfoot Trefoil Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow Birdsfoot Trefoil Seeds directly outdoors from spring through autumn into prepared soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScatter seeds thinly onto the soil surface and lightly rake or press them in to ensure good contact with the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil lightly moist while seedlings become established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in a sunny position with well-drained soil for the best flowering performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, plants require relatively little maintenance and can be allowed to flower and set seed naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirdsfoot Trefoil Growing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun for the best flowering display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid overly fertile soil when establishing a wildflower meadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep competing vegetation controlled while young plants establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow flowers to set seed naturally to encourage future plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombine with other \u003cstrong\u003eBritish wildflowers\u003c\/strong\u003e to create a diverse wildlife habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Birdsfoot Trefoil native to Britain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, \u003cstrong\u003eLotus corniculatus\u003c\/strong\u003e is a native British wildflower commonly found in grasslands, meadows, roadside verges, and other grassy habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Birdsfoot Trefoil attract butterflies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, its flowers provide nectar for butterflies, while the plant is also an important caterpillar food plant for several species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Birdsfoot Trefoil a perennial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is a hardy 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