This species is very difficult to produce from seed, as the seed ripens in a short time and blows like a Dandelion which it is closely related. However if it establishes it will spread easily. Hawksbit flowers at the start of summer and unlike Dandelion is not a rampant flower.
Life Cycle (Form): Perennial
Flower Height: 20 to 30 cm
Foliage Height: 10 cm
Flower Colour: Yellow,
Flowering period: May, June, July,
Time to Flower: 12,months
Soil Type: Will grow in most soils, best in acid moist loam,
pH Type: Acid, Neutral, (Smooth Hawksbit grows on Alkaline soils).
Moisture: Dry, Moist,
Aspect: Full sun,
Wildlife Value: Low, Attracts Hoverflies and Insects.| Species Common Name: Scarlet Pimpernel |
| Species Botanical Name: Anagallis arvensis |
| Becoming endangered. sorry no photo available |
| Management: |
| Tolerance of cutting: Low, |
| Cutting time: None, |
| Edible / Medicinal: |
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Life Cycle (Form): Annual, Flower Height: 20 Foliage Height: 5 cm Flower Colour: Red Flowering period: June, July, Time to Flower:3 months Soil Type: Will grow in most soils. pH Type: Neutral, Moisture: Dry, Aspect: Full sun, Wildlife Value: Low, |
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Leaves shown are buttercup and not Sanicle. The buttercup has spread around the Sanicle and will kill it in moderately sunny places
Life Cycle (Form): Perennial
Flower Height: 20 to 30 cm
Foliage Height: 5 - 10 cm
Flower Colour: White, tinged Pink
Flowering period: April, May, June,
Time to Flower: 24 months
Soil Type: Will grow in most woodland soils, best in moist soil in shade.
pH Type: Neutral, Alkaline.
Moisture: Moist, Wet
Aspect: Partial shade, Deep shade.
Wildlife Value: Low,