Dorset (North) Meadow Seed Mix
*Available again from September 2021*
Diverse and highly floristic seed mix harvested from an immaculate meadow outside Shaftesbury. Suitable for well drained neutral and calcareous soils, classified as MG5b.
There are full instructions on the back of the packet. You can expect to receive your seed within five working days of placing an order.
Species making up over 4% of the seed mix are shown in bold.
Major Wildflower Species:
Greater knapweed Centaurea scabiosa
Wild Carrot Daucus carota
Eyebright Euphrasia nemerosa
Lady's Bedstraw Galium verum
Catsear Hypochoeris radicata
Rough Hawkbit Leontodon hispidus
Birdsfoot Trefoil Lotus corniculatus
Black Medic Medicago lupulina
Red Bartsia Odontites verna
Ribwort Plantain Plantago lanceolata
Self-heal Prunella vulgaris
Meadow Buttercup Ranunculus acris
Greater Stitchwort Stellaria holostea
Grasses:
Common Bent Agrostis capillaris
Crested dog's-tail Cynosurus cristatus
Cocksfoot Dactylis glomerata
Fescues Festuca sp various
Smooth-stalked Meadow-grass Poa pratensis
Other species are present in smaller quantities.
Supplier: Heritage Seeds