Species Data Page 24

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Species Common Name: Red Bartsia

Species Botanical Name: Bartsia viscosa

This species attaches it self to other plants in the meadow especially grass, like Yellow Rattle it helps keep the meadow low growing, with less grass growth. Best sown in Autumn..

Management: Likes compacted ground

Tolerance of cutting: Low,

Cutting time: None,

Edible / Medicinal:

Life Cycle (Form): Annual,

Flower Height: 10 to 40 cm

Foliage Height: 5 - 10 cm

Flower Colour: Pink

Flowering period: July, August,

Time to Flower: 12, 24 months

Soil Type: Will grow in most soils,

pH Type: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline.

Moisture: Dry, Moist,

Aspect: Full sun,

Wildlife Value: Medium,


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Species Common Name: Red Campion
Species Botanical Name: Silene dioica see also BSBI

Management: Easy to grow, providing colour just as the Bluebell are finishing and great for early summer. Allow to set seed.
Tolerance of cutting: Low,
Cutting time: None,
Edible / Medicinal:

Life Cycle (Form): Short lived Perennial Flower Height: 20 to 60 cm Foliage Height: 5 - 30 cm Flower Colour: Pink Flowering period: May, June, Time to Flower: 12, months Soil Type: Will grow in most soils, pH Type: Neutral, Moisture: Moist, Aspect: Partial shade, Deep shade. Wildlife Value: Low,