About
A native perennial of damp open habits, up to 30cm tall with stout stems and dark green leaves composed of leaflets. In spring and early summer masses of pea-like large bright yellow flowers in racemes, are produced.
About the genus
Lotus can be annuals, perennials, deciduous or evergreen shrubs, with simple or compound leaves and pea-like flowers that may be solitary or clustered
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitTrailing, Spreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesWildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationBest grown as a wildflower in damp, marshy habitats and best grown in an open situation in moisture-retentive slightly acid soil with full sun or part shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free