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19 plants

Kidney-vetch in full bloom on a sunny, rocky slope with bees visiting the flowersFabaceae

Kidney-vetch: complete guide

Anthyllis vulneraria

Kidney-vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria) is a tough, sun-loving herbaceous plant thriving in dry, chalky soils. Perfect for drought-tolerant gardens and pollinator-friendly borders.

12 min
Wood burdock (Arctium nemorosum) flowering in late summer woodland edgeAsteraceae

Wood burdock: complete guide

Arctium nemorosum

Grow and care for Wood burdock (Arctium nemorosum) in your garden. Learn about light, soil, watering, pruning and companion planting.

12 min
Echium vulgare with intense blue flowers on tall spikesBoraginaceae

Echium vulgare: complete guide

Echium vulgare

Viper's bugloss with intense blue flowers. Ideal for wildflower meadows and pollinator gardens. Learn how to grow it on gardenworld.app.

12 min
Erechtites hieraciifolius displaying characteristic white flowersAsteraceae

Erechtites hieraciifolius: complete guide

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Discover Erechtites hieraciifolius, American burnweed, a pioneering wildflower supporting insects and pollinators. Learn cultivation, ecological benefits, and natural garden design.

12 min
Tall sunflowers in full bloom under a bright summer skyAsteraceae

Sunflower: complete guide

Helianthus annuus

Everything you need to know about growing and caring for Helianthus annuus. Ideal sun exposure, soil needs, watering tips, and companion planting advice.

12 min
Rough hawkbit plant with yellow flowers and hairy leavesAsteraceae

Rough Hawkbit: complete guide

Leontodon hispidus

Discover Rough Hawkbit (Leontodon hispidus): appearance, cultivation and care tips for this robust yellow flower.

12 min
Hairy hawkbit plant with tiny yellow flowers on rocky groundAsteraceae

Hairy Hawkbit: complete guide

Leontodon saxatilis

Discover Hairy Hawkbit (Leontodon saxatilis): appearance, cultivation and care for this alpine yellow flower.

12 min
Tall spikes of yellow and purple Nootka lupine flowers blooming in a wildflower meadow with bees feeding.Fabaceae

Nootka lupine: complete guide

Lupinus nootkatensis

Everything you need to know about growing Lupinus nootkatensis: ideal conditions, care tips, companion plants, and where to buy in the UK and US.

12 min
Malva moschata pink flowers and fine foliageMalvaceae

Malva moschata: complete guide

Malva moschata

Musk mallow: European perennial with pink or white flowers May-September, reaching 45-75 cm tall. Self-seeding, pollinator magnet, tolerates part shade well.

12 min
Malva neglecta small pink flowers and leavesMalvaceae

Malva neglecta: complete guide

Malva neglecta

Common mallow: versatile short-lived annual with pale pink flowers May-October, self-sowing freely. Highly drought tolerant, important pollinator food source.

12 min
Bastard Balm (Melittis melissophyllum) in bloom with white and purple bicoloured flowers in natural woodland edgeLamiaceae

Bastard Balm: complete guide

Melittis melissophyllum

Discover everything about Bastard Balm (Melittis melissophyllum). Complete care guide with planting, location, maintenance and pollinator value tips.

12 min
Catmint in full bloom on a summer day, showing purple flowers and green foliageLamiaceae

Catmint: complete guide

Nepeta cataria

Catmint (Nepeta cataria) is a hardy, aromatic herb that attracts cats and pollinators. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, blooming from June to September.

12 min
Pentaglottis sempervirens displaying vibrant blue flowersBoraginaceae

Pentaglottis sempervirens: complete guide

Pentaglottis sempervirens

Evergreen bugloss with stunning blue flowers in spring. A robust ground cover for part shade to full sun with minimal care required.

12 min
Phacelia campanularia displaying deep blue bell-shaped flowersBoraginaceae

Phacelia campanularia: complete guide

Phacelia campanularia

California bluebell is a fast-growing annual with deep blue bell-shaped flowers. Perfect for dry, warm spots and beloved by pollinators. Blooms quickly from seed.

12 min
Hoary plantain with delicate pink-white flowers in natural meadow settingPlantaginaceae

Hoary Plantain: complete guide

Plantago media

Hoary plantain is native grassland wildflower with elliptical leaves and pinkish-white flowers. Perfect for wildflower meadows, borders, and naturalistic gardens. Learn cultivation, care, and plant associations.

12 min
Solidago rugosa rough-stem goldenrod with golden yellow flowersAsteraceae

Solidago rugosa: complete guide

Solidago rugosa

Rough-stem goldenrod, a native North American wildflower with golden blooms. Hardy perennial, bee magnet, and easy to grow in temperate gardens.

12 min
Red clover with purple-red flower heads in garden settingFabaceae

Red clover: complete guide

Trifolium pratense L.

Red clover is a versatile widely-cultivated clover species with purple-red flowers. This guide covers cultivation, care, and garden benefits.

12 min
White clover with white flowers in lawn settingFabaceae

White clover: complete guide

Trifolium repens L.

White clover is an extremely useful ground cover with small white flowers. This guide helps you cultivate, maintain, and use it effectively in your garden.

12 min
Veronica officinalis flowers and foliagePlantaginaceae

Heath speedwell: complete guide

Veronica officinalis

Veronica officinalis is a hardy perennial with blue flowers, recognized for traditional qualities. Perfect for borders, meadows, and natural gardens. Growing and care guide.

12 min