Home / Guides / Plant Files / Fabaceae

Lotus Species, Hairy Bird's-Foot Trefoil

Lotussubbiflorus

Upload Image Print Article
Lotus subbiflorus by RosinaBloom
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Lotus (LO-tus)
Info
Species
subbiflorus (sub-BIH-flor-us)
Info
Synonym
Lotus castellanus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional
View this plant in a garden
0 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
1
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
R
R
RosinaBloom
(Zone 1) | December 2015 | positive


A common environmental and widespread weed found in lawns and waste spaces.

Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Bordered Patch
(Chlosyne lacinia adjutrix)
BIRD FILES
American Herring Gull
(Larus smithsonianus)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Bordered Patch
(Chlosyne lacinia adjutrix)
BIRD FILES
American Herring Gull
(Larus smithsonianus)