A key native UK meadow species, Birdsfoot Trefoil is a low-growing perennial legume that plays an important role in creating balanced, resilient wildflower habitats.
Valued for its ability to naturally fix nitrogen, it helps improve soil health while supporting a wide range of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. Its bright yellow flowers bring both ecological and visual interest throughout the season.
Drought tolerant and long-lived, it’s well suited to meadow creation, rewilding projects, low-maintenance lawns and poor soils where other plants may struggle.
- Native UK meadow legume
- Naturally improves soil fertility
- Excellent for bees, butterflies and biodiversity
- Low-growing, drought tolerant perennial
- Ideal for meadows, rewilding and grassland mixes
- Suitable for low fertility soils
- Professional-grade seed for trade and conservation use
Birdsfoot Trefoil Native Wildflower Seeds by Seed Revolution
Cheap and Easy Method:
Scatter the seeds directly onto bare soil. Clear the area of any debris and lightly rake the soil to create a loose surface. Evenly broadcast the seeds, then lightly rake again to ensure good seed-to-soil contact.
More Involved Method:
Use a terram membrane to suppress unwanted vegetation. Add a layer of soil over the membrane, sow the seeds evenly, and press them in gently.
When to Plant
Plant Birds-Foot Trefoil seeds in the spring (March to May) or early autumn (September to October).
Where to Plant
Birds-Foot Trefoil thrives in well-drained soil and full sunlight. Choose a location that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight per day.
Watering Schedule
Maintain consistent moisture in the soil during the establishment phase. Once established, minimal watering is required.
Blooming Period
Birds-Foot Trefoil blooms from late spring through summer (May to August).
Expected Plant Height
Birds-Foot Trefoil typically grows to a height of 10 cm to 40 cm. (Beak height of a Burford Brown chicken on 30 cm stilts).