Little White Bird's-Foot
Ornithopus perpusillus
- Native to:
- Algeria, Azores, Belgium, Canary Is., Corse, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Madeira, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
Kristian Peters -- Fabelfroh 07:22, 23 June 2007 (UTC)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Ornithopus
- Species:
- Ornithopus perpusillus
- USDA Symbol:
- ORPE80
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny habitats
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification improves germination. Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI