Wildflowers M

Wildflowers M - R

Marsh Valerian (valeriana dioica)

P. Ht 2 ft (60 cm). Clusters of white flowers. Found in damp or wet habitats. Food plant of the Lesser Cream Wave moth. Anti-spasmodic, sedative and stimulant. More info

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Marshmallow (althaea officinalis)

P. Pink or white flowers in late summer. Native wildflower of marshes so would feel at home by a pond. Root derivative is used to make marshmallow confectionary. Many medicinal properties. Ht 3 - 4 ft (90 - 122 cm). Food plant ofPainted Lady butterfly caterpillars and supports the rare Marhsmallow moth. More info

Meadow Rue, Greater (thalictrum aquilegifolium)

P. Large dense panicles of pink flowers from June to July. Moist or wet soil. Too big to send mail order. More info

Meadow Rue, Lesser (thalictrum minus)

P. Creamy green flowers from June to August. meadow plant. Maidenhair type leaves. Ht about 3 ft (90 cm). More info

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Monkeyflower (mimmulus guttatus)

HP. Ht 18 ins (45 cm). Large bright yellow flowers, bit like Snapdragons. Good for damp/wet spots. Spreads well. Flowers summer to autumn. Price reduced to clear.

Navelwort (umbilicus rupestris)

P. Also known as Wall Pennywort and Kidneywort. Food plant of the Weaver's Wave moth. Juice and leaves have medicinal properties. Found in damp shady places, particularly on walls. More info

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Nettle-leaved bellflower (campanula trachelium)

P. Also known as Bats-in-the-Belfry. Non-stinging, nettle-like leaves and purple bell-shaped flowers from July to September. Ht 3 ft (90 cm). Likes damp shade. Used to be used as a medicinal herb. More info

Ox-eye Daisy (leuncanthemum vulgare)

P. Large clump-forming wildflower with large daisies. Butterfly plant. Found in meadows, verges and open woods. Has been used medicinally for madness, jaundice, whooping cough and smallpox. Good flea repellent. Flowers May to October, often later. Why not create a drift of them to good effect (as opposite). Seed origin - England. More info

Pasque Flower (pulsatilla vulgaris)

Hardy perennial with feathery, silky leaves and purple flowers with yellow centres. ht 6 - 12 ins (15 - 30 cm). Uncomon in the wild but, when found, it is usually on ancient barrows - it was therefore believed that the flower only bloomed in places where Saxons had died. Green dye from the plant used to be used for painting Easter eggs. Tincture for earache. Good for boils. Bee plant. More info

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Primrose (primula vulgaris)

Please see entry for Wild Primrose.

Purple Loosestrife (lythrum salicaria)

P. Tall spires of purple flowers which are excellent for bees and butterflies. Caterpillars of the following moths feed on the leaves - Emperor Hawk, Small Emperor Hawk, Hummingbird Hawk and Small Powdered Quake. Ht about 6 ft. Good for damp, boggy areas. Has some herbal uses. More info

Purple Toadflax (linaria purpurea)

P. Ht 2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm). Slender spikes of purple flwoers and thing grey-green leaves. Looks like Lavender from adistance. Self-seeds well.

Ragged Robin (lychnis flo cuculi)

P. Very pretty, raggedy, pink petals. Ht 1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm). Found in damp meadows, so good for pondside. Butterfly, bee and moth plant.

Red Campion (melandrium rubrum)

P. Masses of pink-red flowers on this very pretty wildflower. Makes a good hedgerow plant. Found by roadsides. Ht about 2 ft. Flowers for ages. More info

Red Valerian (centranthus ruber)

HP. Masses of small red or white flowers on tall stems. Butterfly, bee and moth plant (particularly Small Tortoiseshell and Elephant Hawk). Flowers May toJuly. Good for coastal gardens. More info

(Only 2 x 2L pots left)