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Lotus corniculatus 'Plenus'
Also Known As
- Lotus corniculatus 'Pleniflorus'
- Lotus corniculatus plenus
- Double Bird's Foot Trefoil
- Pleniflorus Bird's Foot Trefoil
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 2"-4"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Lotus corniculatus 'Plenus' plant details
Lotus corniculatus 'Plenus' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lotus corniculatus 'Plenus'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 0 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: potentially invasive
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lotus corniculatus 'Plenus'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Lotus corniculatus 'Plenus'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 24"-30"
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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