Is Alpine Bird's-foot Trefoil safe for pets?

Yes, Alpine Bird's-foot Trefoil (Lotus Alpinus) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Alpine Bird's-foot Trefoil easy to care for?

Alpine Bird's-foot Trefoil has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Alpine Bird's-foot Trefoil grow indoors?

Alpine Bird's-foot Trefoil is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Alpine Bird's-foot Trefoil (Lotus Alpinus) is a perennial herb in the Fabaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Lotus alpinus is a perennial species of legume in the family Fabaceae, known commonly as alpine bird's-foot trefoil.

Last updated: February 2026

Alpine Bird's-foot Trefoil

Lotus Alpinus

Lotus alpinus is a perennial species of legume in the family Fabaceae, known commonly as alpine bird's-foot trefoil.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

4-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, nitrogen fixer

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Alpine Bird's-foot Trefoil

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

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.

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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae

Genus:Lotus