Lotus glaber
Narrow-leaved Bird's-foot-trefoil · Wild Alfalfa · Narrow-leaf bird's-foot trefoil · Narrow-leaved birdsfoot-trefoi · Ghizdei
Description
Source: leafsnapLotus tenuis is a flowering plant of the pea family Fabaceae, native to western and southern Europe and southwest Asia. Some botanists treat it as a subspecies of Lotus corniculatus, as L. corniculatus subsp. tenuifolius. Its tolerance of salt and poor soil make this plant useful for marginal conditions. It has become naturalised in many other locations, including the Pampas of Argentina, and parts of the United States. Common names include narrowleaf trefoil, narrow-leaved bird's-foot-trefoil, slender trefoil, creeping trefoil, or prostrate trefoil.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
Narrow-leaved bird's-foot-trefoil is a perennial, herbaceous plant that prefers sunny sites and originates from open habitats, frequently prospering in meadows and grasslands. Its light preference is full sun, though it can also tolerate partial sun conditions.
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C
Narrow-leaved bird's-foot-trefoil tolerates a wide range of climatic conditions, from hot summers to cold winters. However, it does have an optimal temperature range for growth. If temperatures become too high, the plant can experience heat and humidity stress, which may kill it. In areas where temperatures approach the lower limit of its cold tolerance, insulating the plant is necessary to protect it.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer
Fertilize your Narrow-leaved bird's-foot-trefoil in early spring to encourage healthy growth. Regular feeding boosts overall health, leading to vigorous growth, better tolerance of harsh conditions, and enhanced resistance to pests and diseases. Keep a consistent fertilization routine for your Narrow-leaved bird's-foot-trefoil to maintain brightly colored, lush foliage.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Shrub, Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Lotus
- Family
- Leguminosae
- Hardiness Zone
- 8-10
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm to 91 cm
- Leaf Color
- Light Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Flower Size
- 1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
- Bloom Time
- Spring, Summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Summer, Fall