Ajuga reptans, also known as Blue Bugle or bugleweed, is a versatile wildflower that thrives in woodlands and moist environments. While it can be a lovely addition to a garden, its potential invasiveness should be considered. The delicate bugle flowers attract a variety of insects, making them a charming addition to any garden.
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Red Campion (Silene Dioica): A Valuable Perennial for Wildlife Gardens
Red Campion, also known as Adder’s Flower, is a perennial or biennial plant with dusky pink five-petalled flowers blooming from May to September. It thrives in well-drained soils and attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. This attractive flower can be found in hedgerows, shaded woodlands, and open fields, making it a valuable addition to wildlife gardens and meadows.
Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum): A Culinary Herb Loved by Bees
Alexanders, also known as Black Lovage, Horse Parsley, or Wild Celery, is an edible plant (Smyrnium olusatrum) abundant in coastal Kent from April to June. This tall biennial plant is favored by foragers for its culinary uses and is often mistaken for Keck or Cow Parsley. Its Latin name, Smyrnium olusatrum, means “parsley of Alexander.”
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