Description
Birdsfoot trefoil is a very important plant in the meadow, for nectar and for caterpillar food. It is low growing with beautiful yellow flowers. The flowers then change to orange as they mature . It is very adaptable and will grow in a range of soil types. It is an ideal wildflower to grow in a garden lawn, grassland or meadow. Also great for a container where it will flower for several months.
Other features:
The flower buds of Birdsfoot trefoil are tinged red from late spring to early autumn, which leads to its common name of “eggs & bacon”.
Wildlife attracted:
Butterflies that rely on Birdsfoot trefoil are the Dingy skipper, Wood white, Clouded yellow, Green hairstreak and Common blue.
Available to buy online or from The Blooming Wild nursery Somerset
