Late Flowering Wildflower Mix
The Late Flowering Wildflower Mix contains perennials, biennials and annuals that bring a Summer/Autumn display to open spaces with well-drained soils such as meadows and public spaces.
Recipe
Wildflower | Percentage | Wildflower | Percentage |
Vetch; Common | 11.00% | Knapweed; Greater | 3.00% |
Agrimony | 9.00% | Bedstraw; Hedge | 2.50% |
Plantain; Ribwort | 7.00% | Bedstraw; Lady’s | 2.50% |
Buttercup; Meadow | 6.50% | Evening-primrose; Common | 2.50% |
Knapweed; Common | 6.50% | Hawkbit; Autumn | 2.00% |
Medick; Black | 5.50% | Mignonette; Wild | 2.00% |
Selfheal | 5.50% | Scabious; Small | 2.00% |
Scabious; Field | 5.00% | Basil; Wild | 1.00% |
Bird’s-foot-trefoil; Common | 4.50% | St John’s-wort; Perforate | 1.00% |
Carrot; Wild | 4.50% | Bellflower; Clustered | 0.50% |
Vetch; Kidney | 4.00% | Marjoram; Wild | 0.50% |
Soapwort | 4.00% | Daisy | 0.25% |
Daisy; Oxeye | 3.50% | Harebell | 0.25% |
Yarrow | 3.50% |
Specification
Soil Type | Good |
Maximum Height | 150cm |
Flowering Period | May – October |
Coverage | 1.5-2g/m2 |
Frequency | Perennials/Biennials/Annuals |
Shade | 3 out of 5 |
Sun | 5 out of 5 |
Drainage | 5 out of 5 |
Colours | 5 out of 5 |
Pollinator | 5 out of 5 |
In this mix
Yarrow/Achillia millefolium
Yarrow has fine feathery green leaves with large clustered flower heads on tall stems. The flowers are mostly white but can become slightly pink. A good general-purpose late flowering species which can cope with waste ground and can be used for restoring arable grassland. A valuable flower for native wildlife, which enjoys sunny areas.
Frequency | Perennial |
Height | 8 – 50cm |
Colour | White, occasionally dusty pink |
Flowering period | June – November |
Soil | Sand, Clay, Limestone |
pH | Neutral |
Moisture | Dry to Wet |