Butterfly and Bee

***Fresh seed from 2021 crop*** Growing in grassy meadows and pastures throughout Britain, this annual yellow rattle plant enjoys well drained soils. The yellow flowers are followed by brown inflated calyces in the shape of little purses or seashells. Another name for this bright attractive plant is ‘rattle box’ because of the sound effect made...

The delightful white daisy flowers of this annual wildflower were once a common sight is cornfields. It is now much rarer due to widespread use of selective herbicides. It has a compact upright habit, ideal for use on borders. Finches love to eat the flower seed heads.Good for: Butterflies and beesHeight: 20-40cmPrefers: Sunny positionFlowers: May ...

Glorious annual wildflower seeds very like a single Chrysanthemum. A fitting addition to beds and borders giving an understated delicious fragrance and can be used as cut flowers. Prolific in its production of wild flowers. Good for: Butterflies and bees Height: 30-60cm (12-24in)Prefers: Soil normal - poor. pH7. Sunny positionFlowers: June - August...

Once common in the cornfields of England, this wildflower has reddish-purple and solitary with undivided petals on a tall, furry stem. This wildflower seeds itself very prolifically and is related to other campions.Height: 30-100cm (12-40in)Prefers: Normal soil (pH7) Sunny position near a fence or other support.Flowers: June - AugustSeeds per gram:...

A native biennial found on rough grassland, roadsides and waste lands. In the first season it produces a rosette of sharp spikey leaves. In the second year it puts up a spiny flower head with a band of mauve flowers. It is particularly attractive to insects and seed eating birds such as Goldfinches and Siskins.Height: 80-200cmFlowers: July - Augus...

A beautiful native biennial commonly found in rough grassy areas close to the coast and sand dunes. The striking bright blue flowers are a favourite with bumble bees and day flying moths.Height: 30–90cmPrefers: Light sandy soils in full sun light, but will grow on heavier soilsFlowers: July - SeptemberSeeds per gram: 200Sowing Rate: 3g/sqm

A native perennial wild flower found in grassland and roadside verges, especially on well-drained soils. A pleasant clove-like aroma is emitted from the small white wild flowers held above waxy grey/green foliage from May to August. A nectar wild flower plant for butterflies suited to rock gardens and grassy banks.Good for: Butterflies and bees Hei...

Gypsywort is a tall perennial wild flower that grows well in wetter soils and over grown areas.  Good for: Bees and insects Prefers: Damp Soils Flowers: July-September  Height: 50-100 cm Seeds per gram: 4000Sowing Rate: 3g/sqm

A common annual or biennial plant of downs and roadsides, its leaves are a common sight in neglected vegetable gardens. The cultivated form provides the edible kitchen carrot. When the wild carrot begins to fruit, it is at its most distinctive. The fruits have long spines which attach itself to any passing animal. In the 16th century it was kno...

Yellow flowers of cornfields and open places. Perennial, small yellow flowers followed by burr-like seed heads. Formally appreciated for medicinal use by herbalists this wildflower thrives in a partial shade. Height: 30-60cmFlowers: June onwardsPrefers: Deep shadeSeed per gram: 1400Sowing Rate: 3g/sqm

Characteristic blue nodding perennial wildflower of woods and shady places. Many butterflies and other insects depend on our disappearing native wild flower plants. By creating a wildlife area in your garden and growing native wild flowers, you will produce an attractive habitat for butterflies, bees, birds and other wildlife.Good for: Butterflies ...

Common knapweed or hardheads is a colourful meadow plant of the thistle family. Tight purple flowers, with lance shaped leaves. Forms dense clumps over time, ideal for sunny meadows and hedgebanks.Good for: Bees and a goldfinch magnet in the autumnHeight: 30-60cmPrefers: Sun and well drained soilsFlowers: June - SeptemberSeeds per gram: 500Sowing R...

Large resilient bushy perennial wildflower plant, favouring sunny open areas. With ivy shaped leaves, and dark pink flowers. Well placed at the back of borders but adaptable to many diverse habitats. Good for: butterflies and beesHeight: 30-90cmPrefers: Well drained soils, footpathsFlowers: May - SeptemberSowing Rate: 3g/sqm

A very common perennial, found in rich meadows. Creating a golden blaze of colour in May meadows and banks. Flowers composed of bright yellow ray-florets.Height: Up to 50cmPrefers: Rich meadows, pastures, fields or waste groundFlowers: April - JuneSeeds per gram: 8000Sowing Rate: 3g/sqm

A tall native perennial with hairy stems found in grasslands across Britain. An individual plant can have as many as 50 purplish blue flowers on it at a time. It is very attractive to butterflies.Good for: Butterflies Height: 30 - 100cmPrefers: Full sun on most soil types.Flowers: July - SeptemberSeeds per gram: 150 Sowing Rate: 3g/sqm

A native biennial occasionally perennial, common in woodland leering, hedgerows and heaths. Foxglove has tall spikes of pinkish purple bell-shaped flowers. The flowers are pollinated by bumble bees.Height: 50-150cm (20-60in)Prefers: Partial shade or sun on moist well-drained soil.Flowers: June - SeptemberSeeds per gram: 10000Sowing Rate: 3g/sqm

A native perennial, common on dry grassland, roadsides and hedgerows, especially on chalky soils. Reddish purple thistle-like flowers on long stalks which are very attractive to butterflies and bees.Good for: Bees and Butterflies Height: 30-90cm (8-36in)Prefers: Full sun on well drained soilFlowers: July - SeptemberSeeds per gram: 150Sowing Rate: 3...

A common perennial with tall white spikes of tiny star like flowers which attract butterflies and moths. It is also a popular larval food source for a number of moth species. This flower is often seen climbing up hedges and shrubs. Height: 20-100cmPrefers: Full sun or shade on most soil typesFlowers: June - SeptemberSeeds per gram: 1,500Sowing Rate...

Beautiful yellow flowers found in clumps on the sides of country roads. Very common perennial found in sandy soils. Dried seed heads with their recognizable scent are useful for flower arranging. Widely used in days gone by to curdle milk for cheese making.Height: 30-45cm (12-18in).Prefers: Soil normal to poor. pH 7. Sunny meadow.Flowers: Jul - Au...

A common tall perennial found in damp meadows, ditches and river-banks. Its fluffy cream flowers have a strong, heady, sweet aroma. In medieval times the plant was crushed and used as a pain relief as the chemicals it contains are similar to aspirin.Height: 60 - 150cmPrefers: Sun or partial shade on damp or wet soilsFlowers: Jun - AugSeeds per gram...

A stunning pink native perennial found at the sides of roads and in sandy grasslands, a very social flower that grows well along side other summer flowering wildflowers. It is attractive to both butterflies and bees and produces a faint musky smell during the evening.Height: 30 – 100cmPrefers: Full or partial sun on well-drained soils.Suitable fo...

Found along the banks of rivers, streams and ponds or in marshes this tall perennial is striking with its bright magenta flowers. It is a favourite of foraging bees and is the larval food plant of the Small Elephant Hawkmoth.Height: 60 - 150cmFlowers: Jun - AugPrefers: Sun or some shade on wet soils or pond edges.Seeds per gram: 3000Sowing Rate: 3g...

The deeply cut pink petals of this native perennial are highly attractive to butterflies and bees. It can be found in damp woodland, meadows and pond edges.Height: 30 – 70cmFlowers: May - JulPrefers: Sun or partial shade on damp soilsSeed per gram: Approx. 5400Sowing Rate: 3g/sqm

A low growing perennial with yellow dandelion like flowers. Also known as Greater Hawkbit. Large seeds heads form a clock which attracts birds and radiates an aroma that draws in all pollinators!Height: 15-45cmPrefers: Sun and well-drained soilFlowers: June - OctoberSeeds per gram: 900Sowing Rate: 3g/sqm

As its name suggests the leaves can be eaten in salads. It is a perennial with a strange almost round flower head, which is pollinated by the wind. It can be found in a variety of dry calcareous grasslands.Height: 20 - 30cmPrefers: Dry calcareous soil in full sunFlowers: May - AugSeeds per gram: 300 Sowing Rate: 3g/sqm

A very common short lived perennial found in a variety of habits including grassland, woodland and garden lawns. Its creeping stems can spread over a wide area producing brilliant purple blooms.Good for: Butterfly and catepillar food plantHeight: 5 – 40cmPrefers: Sun or semi shade on most soil typesFlowers: Jun - SepSeeds per gram: 1400Sowing Rat...

A hairy branched perennial found on disturbed ground throughout the UK. The white flowers are visited by moths and produce a faint smell at night.Height: 30 – 80cmPrefers: Sun or partial shade on well drained sandy soilsFlowers: May - SeptemberSeeds per gram: 700Sowing Rate: 3g/sqm

Wild Garlic grows well in damp shady conditions and is often found covering the floor in UK woodlands, where the garlic fragrance fill the air.Good for: Bees and insectsHeight: 30cmPrefers: Damp and shadeFlowers: April - JuneSeeds per gram: 180Sowing Rate: 3g/sqm

A tall, woody, aromatic perennial common in dry pastures and hedge banks particularly on chalky soils. The leaves can be used for culinary purposes in the same way as cultivated Origanums. The pinky white flowers produce large amounts of nectar and are therefore very popular with butterflies and bees. Suitable for potsHeight: 30 – 60cmPrefers: Fu...

A very common perennial found in grassland, roadsides and waste ground. The leaves are feathery and put out a strong aroma when crushed. The small dome-liked clusters of small white flower heads are attractive to Hover Flies, ladybirds and many other insects. Height: 10–45cmPrefers: Full sun or partial shade on most soil typesFlowers: June - Augu...