Bird's-Foot Trefoil Seeds – Perennial Groundcover

Bird's-Foot Trefoil Seeds are a hardy perennial plant valued for its vibrant yellow blooms and ability to serve as a groundcover. Known for its low-maintenance growth, this variety is widely used in meadows, erosion control, and as an ornamental addition to landscapes. Its trailing growth habit and adaptability make it ideal for naturalized areas, slopes, or mixed plantings.

Features:

• Produces clusters of bright yellow flowers resembling a bird’s foot in shape

• Hardy perennial with strong adaptability to various soils

• Drought tolerant once established

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

• Excellent for erosion control and groundcover use

Specifications:

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Common Use: Groundcover, ornamental, erosion control

• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, tolerates poor soils

• Height: 6 to 12 inches

• Blooming Season: Late spring through summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9

• Planting Season:

  • Spring: March to May

  • Fall: September to November (in mild climates)

• Germination Time: 14 to 30 days

• Seeding Depth: 1/8 to 1/4 inch

• Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart