Chilean Bird's-foot Trefoil (Acmispon Wrangelianus) is a annual herb in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low to medium watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Acmispon wrangelianus is an annual herbaceous legume native to California and Oregon, known for its prostrate to spreading habit and pinnately compound leaves.

Chilean Bird's-foot Trefoil

Chilean Bird's-foot Trefoil

Acmispon Wrangelianus

Acmispon wrangelianus is an annual herbaceous legume native to California and Oregon, known for its prostrate to spreading habit and pinnately compound leaves.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
low to medium
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
8-10

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, nitrogen fixer, pollinator attractor, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Chilean Bird's-foot Trefoil

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Prune
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Repot
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Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Chilean Bird's-foot Trefoil
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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae
Genus:Acmispon