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Native British Bluebell Latin name: Hycinthoides non-scripta Other names: Crowtoes Habitat: Thrives in woodland, hedgerows and scrubland. Suitable for naturalising in grass, dappled shade and open woodland Description: A short plant (25-45cm), with nodding, fragrant bell shaped blue flowers. Often grow closely together to form a unique carpet of colour. Flowers: April to May Wildlife: Important early flowers for bees, hoverflies and butterflies, which feed on the nectar. Can be planted Native British Primrose Latin name: Primula Vulgaris Habitat: Abundant in broadleaf woodlands, beneath hedgerows and grasslands Description: Low-growing plants with rough textured, tongue-like leaves that grow in a rosette. Flowers are large and creamy with deeper yellow centres, and often appear clustered together. In mild winters, Primroses can appear before Christmas in Southern Britain, but they are usually at their best in March and April. Flowers: March - May Wildlife: Primroses are the food plant of the caterpillars of the rare Duke of Burgundy Butterfly, which is a priority species in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Can be planted Native British Wild Cyclamen Latin name: Cyclamen Hederifolium Other name: Sowbread Habitat: Prefers dappled shade or undisturbed woodland setting where it will quickly spread, but it will even grow in full sun. Description: A low-growing (10-30cms) tuberous perennial with white/rosy pink flowers and dark green ivy-like leaves mottled with pale silvery-green. Flowers: August – September Wildlife: A food source for the larvae of the gothic moth (Naenia typical), as well as many other moths and will help attract other night feeding insects. Can be planted Native British Wild Geranium Latin name: Geranium Pratense Other name: Crane’s Bill Habitat: Dry to moist woodlands and meadows Description: A perennial of medium height (up to 60cm), with large, striking blue and violet flowers. The flowers turn into pointed, bill-like seed pods that give the plant their common name -Meadow Crane’s Bill. This clump-forming perennial has lobed leaves that are deeply divided. Flower: June to September Wildlife Larval food plant of the Brown Argus Butterfly Can be planted Non-Native Spanish Bluebell Latin name: Hyacinthoides hispanica The Spanish bluebell was introduced in the United Kingdom, where it has become an invasive species. The Spanish bluebell has a highly fertile seed that can invade areas of the native common bluebell. Look out for the following dierences: • Broad leaves often 3cm (over an inch) wide • Paler blue (quite often pink and white ones too), conical or bell-shaped flowers that have spread-out tips. • Flowers on all sides of the flower spike, giving the flower a much more upright appearance. • No scent. • Inside the flowers, the anthers with the pollen are usually blue (although this may vary a little). No planting Non-Native Primrose Latin name: Polyanthus Polyanthus plants are known to be a hybrid between the cowslip (Primula veris) and the common primrose (Primula vulgaris) and are non-native. Look out for the following dierences: • Unlike primroses, the large flowers stand on a single stalk, proud of the leaves of the plant. • Polyanthus flowers come in a wide range of bright multi colours and shades, including reds, mauves, purples and pink, whereas native primroses are of a more natural shade of cream and yellow. No No planting planting Non-Native Geranium (Pelargonium) Latin name: Pelargonium Pelargoniums are a large, diverse group of mostly evergreen and tender plants used as bedding or houseplants. Although pelargoniums are often called geraniums, this is not correct, as the true geraniums are hardy herbaceous plants. • Pelargoniums are tender perennials and not frost hardy in the winter months • Pelargoniums thrive in pots, containers and hanging baskets • Drought and heat tolerant, Pelargoniums are native to temperate and tropical regions of the world, with many species in southern Africa. No No planting planting Non-Native Cyclamen Latin name: Cyclamen persicum The flowers of the dierent Cyclamen species are very similar in shape and to tell them apart you need to look at the shape of the leaves. The plant is native to rocky hillsides, shrubland, and woodland from south-central Turkey to Israel and Jordan Main dierences: • Cyclamen persicum has large, sweet scented flowers, held upright on long stems above the foliage and appear in a wide range of colours including light pink, deep pink, white and red. • Often referred to as the Florist's Cyclamen. They are widely available at florists as house plants for sale throughout the autumn and winter months. • The heart shaped, deep green leaves have interesting marbled foliage and no two plants have the same patterns. • A tender plant, surviving only the lightest of frosts. No No planting planting Native British Lily of the Valley Rhizomes Latin name: Convallaria majalis. Other Names: Fairy Cups, May Lilies Habitat: Thrives in dry woodland and hedgerows on chalky soils. Suitable for naturalising in woodland and shady areas. Extremely hardy, growing in the coldest regions. Description: A short plant (15-20cm), with nodding, very fragrant white bell-shaped flowers. Flowers: May - June Wildlife: The nectar bearing flowers are very attractive to bees and pollinating insects. Can be planted Native British Snowdrops Latin name : Galanthus nivalis Other Names: Snow Piercer, Candlemas Bells Habitat: Grows in most soils and grass including damp woodlands. Suitable for naturalising in grass, dappled shade and open woodland. Description: One of the earliest of flowers, often pushing their head above the snow in January. It is a small plant (10-15cm), with nodding, white flowers, each carried on a single stem. The flowers resemble three drops of milk hanging from a stem and account for the generic name of Galanthus which derives from the Greek for milk and flower. Flowers: January to March. Can be planted Native British Wood Anemone Rhizomes Latin name: Anemone nemorosa Other names: Windflower Habitat: Native perennial of woods, hedgerows and shady places, preferring damp conditions. Description: An early spring flowering plant. A small perennial (up to 20cm in height) with ferny foliage and delicate star-like white flowers. The Ancient Greeks believed the Wood Anemone was a gift from the wind god Anemos (or Eurus), sent to herald his coming in spring. Flowers: March to May. Wildlife: The flowers are pollinated by insects, especially hoverflies. Can be planted.