Northern Hay Meadow Seed Mix
This lovely mix has been put together by one of the UK's leading wildflower seed experts. It's based on the kind of traditionally managed upland pastures that used to be common in northern England and Scotland, and is classified as MG3. Now - alas - there are only remnants of these ancient meadows left. The wildflowers have been harvested from some of them.
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 mix are shown in bold.
Wildflowers (20%):
Centaurea nigra Common Knapweed
Cerastium fontanum Common Mouse ear
Conopodium majus Pignut
Geranium sylvaticum Wood Cranesbill
Hypochaeris radicata Catsear
Lathyrus pratensis Meadow Vetchling
Lotus corniculatus Birdsfoot Trefoil
Plantago lanceolata Ribwort Plantain
Primula veris Cowslip
Prunella vulgaris Selfheal
Ranunculus acris Meadow Buttercup
Rhinanthus minor Yellow Rattle
Rumex acetosa Common Sorrel
Sanguisorba officinalis Great Burnet
Succisa pratensis Devilsbit Scabious (illustrated)
Trifolium repens White Clover
Viola riviniana Common Dog Violet
Grasses (80%):
Agrostis capillaris Common Bent
Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal Grass
Festuca rubra Red Fescue
Dactylis glomerata Cocksfoot
Poa trivialis Rough Meadow Grass
Supplier: Scotia Seeds