Angelica (Wild) – Height 1-2m, flowers Jun-Sep. Traditionally used for indigestion, rheumatoid arthritis and memory improvement. Also used to flavour gin and candied as cake decoration.
Bogbean – Height 25cm, flowers Mar-Jun, found in boggy ground. In Northern England it’s called Bog Hop as it was used for flavouring beer.
Clematis (Wild) – Height 4+m, flowers Jul-Sep. Climbs through hedges and trees. Also known as Traveller’s Joy, Tuzzy-Muzzy, Maiden’s Hair, Hedge Feathers and Devil’s Guts. It’s been used to treat various ailments including stress and skin irritations.
Common Valerian – Height up to 1.5m, flowers Jun-Aug. Prefers damp ground.
Corncockle ‘Ocean Pearls’ – Height 60-120cm, flowers Jun-Aug. Several varieties/colours. Listed as an Endangered UK Species.
Cow Parsley – Height up to 1m, flowers May-Jun. Attractive to many insects. Also known as Wild Chervil, Wild Beaked Parsley, Queen Anne’s Lace and Keck
Hedge Bedstraw – Height up to 1.5m, flowers Jun-Sep. Grows at woodland edges and through hedges. Also known as False Babies Breath. A good source of nectar.
Lily of the Valley – Height 20-30cm, flowers May-Jun. It’s a common woodland plant and has a beautiful scent. Beware – the sap is poisonous.
Meadowsweet – Height 90cm, flowers Jun-Sep. Has a sweet smell and is a good source of nectar.
Moth Mullein – Height 1-1.2m, flowers Jun-Sep. Can also be pale yellow. A good source of nectar.
Nodding Star of Bethlehem – Height 15-30cm, flowers Apr-May. Also called Drooping Star of Bethlehem.
Common Star of Bethlehem – Height 15-25cm, flowers May-Jun.
Night Flowering Catchfly – Height 30-45cm, flowers Jul-Sep. Appearance is similar to White Campion. Flowers open in evening and night. Also called Clammy Cockle.
Nottingham Catchfly – Height 20-30cm, flowers May-Jul. Night scented flowers are attractive to moths.
Oxeye Daisy – Height 30-60cm, flowers Jun-Sep. Also called Moon Daisy or Moonpenny because flowers appear to glow in the evening. The flowers were hung upside down in German and Austrian Houses to repel lightning.
Scented Mayweed – Height 15-60cm, flowers Jun-Aug. Likes sun and most soils.
Snowdrop – Height 15-25cm, flowers Jan-Mar. Introduced to England over 200 years ago, List as a Near Threatened Species.
Summer Snowflake – Height 15-25cm, flowers Apr-May. Extinct in Surrey and rare in Britain.
Sweet Woodruff – Height 15-20cm, flowers Apr-Jun. Prefers shady areas.
Tower Mustard – Height 30-100cm, flowers May-Jul. Classified as an Endangered/ Critically Endangered species.
Wild Garlic – Height up to 50cm, flowers Apr-May. Found in woodlands. Commonly called Ransoms.
Wood Anenome – Height 20cm, flowers Mar-Apr. Liked by hoverflies. The county flower of Middlesex. Also called Windflower, Grandmother’s Nightcap and Moggie Nightgown.
