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"Bellflower, Gland " Adenophora latifolia
Well known in the East this ornamental plant needs well-drained moist soil and full sun. The purple bell-shaped flowers are displayed for a long summer season. About 2 feet (60cm) high. Bee and butterfly plant. Perennial.
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"Calamint, Lesser " Calamintha nepeta
A bushy upright perennial with peppermint scented leaves and in summer pale lilac tio white flowers. Up to 30 inches (80 cm) high. Likes damp places. Culinary and medicinal uses. A nectar plant for butterflies.
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"Campion, red " Silene dioica
The deep pink flowers are out from April to November. Usually found in woods and shady hedgerows. About 2 feet (60 cm) high. Related to Ragged Robin. Perennial. Loved by butterflies.
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"Deadnettle, white " Lamium album
"A hairy nettle wild flower, 6 inches to 2 feet (15-60cm) high with green heart shaped leaves from which grow whorls of white flowers. Common in hedgebanks. Flowers can be used to make a pleasant tea. Culinary and medicinal uses. Perennial."
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"Elder, cut leaf " Sambucus racemosa ‘Plumosa’
A bushy shrub with attractive mid-green leaves very finely cut. Deciduous and hardy the shrub can reach 12 feet (4m) in height and spread. Creamy-yellow flowers in mid-spring and bunches of red/black berries. Prefers rich moist neutral to alkaline soil in sun or partial shade. (However it does very well in our wet acid soil) Culinary and medicinal uses. Bird friendly. Hedge and woodland plant.
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"Hawkweed, Orange " Hieracium aurantiacum
"A common wild flower of grassland, the orange flowers in clusters held on slender stalks are about 16 inches (40cm) high. The long dark green (white below) leaves form rosettes from which runners help spread into large patches. Also known as ‘Fox and Cubs’. Perennial."
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"Hop, Golden " Humulus lupulus ‘Aurens’
"A herbacious twining vigorous climber. Light green-yellow leaves. There are male and female flowers on separate plants. The female flowers become ‘hops’. Fully hardy, dies down in winter. Sun or semi-shade. Well drained soil is preferable. Culinary and medicinal uses. Pot-pourri. Perennial. Dye plant. Caterpillar food plant."
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"Knapweed, Greater " Centaurea scabiosa
"The reddish-purple shaggy flowers are set at the top of the erect stiff stalks. Often an indicator plant for chalk or limestone soils. Summer flowers. 1.5 – 6 feet tall (50 – 180 cms). Perennial. Loved by bees and butterflies, bird friendly too. Medicinal uses."
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"Laurel, Common " Prunus laurocerasus
"A lovely large leaved open evergreen shrub. Can reach 15 feet (4.5m) if not pruned. In early spring there are white flowers in a candle form. Shiny leaves are mid-green above, pale green below. Ideal for hedging and screening. Tolerates shade so a good woodland plant. Bird friendly. Prune hard in spring. "
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"Melick, Nodding " Melica nutans
"A grass about 18 inches (45 cm) high with deep green leaves and drooping, nodding stems with brown spikelets in early summer. The whole plant becomes bright yellow in autumn. Perennial. Bird friendly."
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"Nutmeg, Flowering " Leycesteria Formosa
"An upright shrub with blue-green shoots and slender dark green leaves. About 6 feet (1.5m) tall. The white flowers and reddish pendant brachts are unusual in appearance when they appear in summer and early autumn. Cut down weak shoots to ground level in spring. Also called ‘Pheasant Berry’, ‘Himalayan Honeysuckle’. Beautiful hedge. Bird friendly."
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"Primula, Candelabra " Primula japonica
A fully hardy attractive plant with whorls of carmine red flowers in early summer held well above a rosette of leaves. About 1 – 2 feet (30 – 60cm) high. Likes pond edges and shade. Perennial. Butterfly friendly.
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"Primula, Drumstick " Primula denticulate
"A large round, white or lavender flower head is supported on a slender stem in spring. Prefers damp soil, sun or partial shade. Self seeds, clump forming. Rosettes of green leaves are evergreen. Perennial. Butterfly friendly."
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"Sedge, Pendulous " Carex pendula
Evergreen tuft forming graceful sedge with narrow green leaves about 18 inches (45cm) long. Attractive pendant greenish-brown flower spikes are formed in summer about 3 feet (90cm) tall. Likes damp acid soils. Perennial. Bird friendly.
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"Spurge, Wood" Euphorbia amygdaloides purpurea
A fully hardy semi-evergreen low growing (about 1 foot (30 cms) high) upright plant. The narrow leaves are green suffused purple red which shows off the sulphur yellow flower heads. Found in open woods and hedge banks. Likes moist well-drained soil.
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"Toadflax, purple " Linaria purpurea
A very upright stem of radiating leaves supports purple-blue snapdragon-like flowers in mid to late summer. Self seeds readily. About 2 – 3 feet (60 – 90cm) high. Fully hardy. Perennial. Bee and butterfly plant.
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"Vetch, Tufted " Vicia cracca
"A meadow and hedgerow scrambling plant (up to 2 feet (60cm) high), with blue-purple pea-like flowers. Roots contain nitrogen fixing bacteria which can be used as a soil enricher. Flowers in summer. Perennial. Butterfly food plant."
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Alkanet Anchusa officinalis
"A soft hairy plant with attractive violet flowers similar to Borage and Comfrey. The large fleshy root is used to make a red dye. Leaves and flowers can be used in salads. Very hardy, although dislikes very wet or cold sites. Culinary uses. Pot-pourri. Biennial."
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Angelica Angelica archangelica
"A most stately plant, can be 6 feet (1.8 m.) tall (1.8 m.), with large decorative flower heads. Likes deep moist soil. Also useful dried in flower arranging. Young stems can be candied, or cooked with rhubarb to remove acidity. Seeds can be used as a flavouring, dried leaves as tea (to reduce flatulence). Very hardy. Culinary uses. Pot-pourri. Biennial."
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Anise Hyssop Agastache anethiodora
"Ornamental herb, 2 feet (60 cm.) high (60 cm.), with aniseed scented leaves and purple flower spikes throughout the summer. Attractive to bees. Leaves may be added to salad or used to make tea for coughs. Suitable for pot-pourri. Perennial."
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Aucuba Aucuba japonica variegata
An evergreen shrub with dark green leaves speckled yellow. Up to 6 feet (2.0m) tall. Bright red berries in autumn if in company with a male flowered plant. Likes shade. Makes a good hedge.
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Balm - Lemon varieg. Melissa officinalis
A bushy herb growing to a height of 2.5 feet (80 cm.) each season. Likes shade. When young the leaves are splashed bright yellow. The strongly lemon scented leaves can be used fresh in cooking or to make a refreshing tea said to relieve colds. Attractive to bees. Culinary uses. Pot-pourri. Perennial.
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Bay Laurus nobilis
Evergreen hardy plant but vulnerable to cold winds so is ideally container grown so that protection can be provided in winter. Will grow to five feet (1.5 m.) tall and tolerates trimming and shaping. Leaves are an important ingredient of bouquet garni and are used generally in cooking. Dry for use later. Also has medicinal uses. Insect repellent. Culinary uses. Pot-pourri. Perennial.
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Berberis Berberis wilsoniae
"This deciduous and very prickly shrub is a boon for the small birds. Not only do they find protection from the spines, but they find a food source in the berries. Following on from the brilliant orange/yellow flowers are bright red berries in the autumn. An added bonus is the leaf colour as they turn scarlet before falling in the autumn. Useful for hedging. About 3 feet (90 cms.) tall, though can reach 5 feet (1.7 m)."
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Berberis Berberis julianae
"This Evergreen and very prickly shrub , which can reach up to 10 feet, is a boon for the small birds. They find protection from the long, thin, leathery leaves and the fierce spines. Following on from the brilliant clusters of yellow flowers are blue black berries in the autumn. Useful for hedging. Reaches up to 7 feet (2.1 m.)."
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Berberis darwinii Berberis darwinii
"A vigorous evergreen shrub. Can reach up to 10 feet (3m.) tall and wide. It has small dark green glossy leaves and lots of orange-yellow flowers in mid to late spring, followed by blueish berries. Also known as ‘Darwin’s Barberry’. Makes a good hedge, and trespasser proof too because of the thorns. Medicinal uses. A good woodland plant."
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Berberis thunbergii Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea
"A very hardy deciduous bush with spiny branches of reddy-purple leaves, small red-tinged yellow flowers in spring, lots of fruit and colour in autumn. The erect arching branches can be pruned to shape. Can be 5 – 6 feet (1.5 – 1.8m) tall. Any soil will suit and colours are best in sun."
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Bergamot - wild Monarda fistulosa
"North American wild flower with strong scent, pink-purple flowers. Reaches three feet (90cm) tall. Likes shade. Useful for flower arrangement and as a border plant. Leaves, flowers and young shoots can be used in salads. Attracts bees. Makes an excellent herb tea. Culinary uses. Pot-pourri. Perennial."
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Bergenia Cordifolia Bergenia cordifolia
"A colourful ground cover plant with red hyacinth-like spikes of flowers in spring, emerging from glossy bright green leaves that are red in autumn. About 18 inches (45cm) high, put in sun or partial shade. Also called ‘Large Leaved Saxifrage’. Perennial."
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Bergenia Rotblum Bergenia Rotblum
"Evergreen frost hardy clump forming ground cover plant. Dark green, red and bronze leathery leaves surround erect sprays of pink flowers in early spring. Also known as Pig Squeak. Perennial."
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