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 native 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 Plant nursery Somerset
