5/3/2023 0 Comments Early spring purple flowers![]() ![]() The blue – violet flowers are very similar to those of selfheal. This wildflower is very common on bare areas and waste ground.Īn erect wildflower that grows to 20 cm in height that is a member of the mint family. The small pink flowers can measure up to 12mm across and can be seen between May and September.īristly-ox tongue Helminthotheca echioidesįlowers are very similar to dandelions, with the long leaves being covered in rough pimples, giving them a rough texture. It’s rich in nectar and attracts bees, butterflies and other important pollinators.īroad-leaved willowherb Epilobium montanumĪ perennial wildflower often found waste ground, bare areas and cultivated soil. Commonly found on dry grassland it flowers from April to August.īladder campion takes its name from the bladder like bulge that sits behind the flower. The small yellow pea like flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. It produces clusters of yellow flowers, tinged with red streaks which supply a rich source of nectar for pollinators. This low growing perennial plant is a member of the pea family and it takes its name from the seed pods which resemble a birds claw. The tubular flowers attract bees and butterflies, which come to feed on the nectar. The cheerful, deep pink flowers of betony add a splash of colour during late summertime in grassy places, hedgerows and verges. Growing to 30cm high it’s preferred habitat is dry grassland, sand dunes and calcareous soils. One of the UKs most stunning native orchids, it’s a rare orchid that’s been in decline due to habitat loss. It flowers between June and October and is commonly found in grassland and meadows, especially on poor draining sites. A member of the rose family with the flowers giving off an apricot odour.įlowers are golden – yellow similar to dandelions but slightly smaller. Agrimony Agrimonia eupatoriaĪgrimony is an erect, perennial wildflower that’s tolerant of a range of soil types, but prefers free draining sites in grassland, meadows, woodland and hedgerows. Most of these colourful plants provide a valuable source of pollen and nectar, which are essential to the survival of bees, butterflies and other pollinators. ![]() Additional wildflower images, guides and galleries:Īlthough there are over a thousand different species of wildflower found throughout the UK, our wildflower gallery covers just a few of the most common one that can be found on these shores.Yellow suckling clover Trifolium dubium.Thyme-leaved speedwell Veronica serpyllifolia.Shepherd’s purse Capsella bursa-pastoris.Rosebay willowherb Chamaenerion angustifolium.Pyramidal orchid Anacamptis pyramidalis.Mouse-ear hawkweed Pilosella officinarum.Green alkanet Pentaglottis sempervirens.Germander Speedwell Veronica chamaedrys.Fernleaf fiddleneck Phacelia tanacetifolia.Enchanter’s nightshade Circaea lutetiana.Bristly-ox tongue Helminthotheca echioides.Broad-leaved willowherb Epilobium montanum.Autumn hawkbit Scorzoneroides autumnalis.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |