Little White Bird's-foot (Ornithopus Perpusillus) 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 5-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Ornithopus perpusillus, commonly known as Little White Bird's-Foot, is a small annual herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family.

Little White Bird's-foot

Little White Bird's-foot

Ornithopus Perpusillus

Ornithopus perpusillus, commonly known as Little White Bird's-Foot, is a small annual herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
low to medium
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
5-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, nitrogen fixer

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Little White Bird's-foot

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.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae
Genus:Ornithopus