Greater Bird's-foot Trefoil

Lotus uliginosus, Fabaceae

Zones

4–8

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Eastern Goat's RueGalega orientalis

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

White MeadowfoamLimnanthes alba

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Tall wheatgrassThinopyrum ponticum

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

White-top SedgeRhynchospora colorata

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Alpine BistortPolygonum viviparum

Both species prefer similar moist habitats and may compete for limited resources

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationWet Soil StabilizationPollinator SupportPasture Improvement

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Common Questions

What zones does Greater Bird's-foot Trefoil grow in?

Greater Bird's-foot Trefoil grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

Is Greater Bird's-foot Trefoil a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Greater Bird's-foot Trefoil is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Greater Bird's-foot Trefoil?

Good companions for Greater Bird's-foot Trefoil include Eastern Goat's Rue, White Meadowfoam, Tall wheatgrass, White-top Sedge.

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