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All parts of the plant are edible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun to partial shade; moderately wind-tolerant; tolerates coastal conditions if soil is well-drained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eTypically 60–90 cm (24–36 in) high and 45–60 cm (18–24 in) spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil: \u003c\/strong\u003ePrefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil; tolerates average to poor soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering Time: Summer (June–August).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edible flowers; Medicinal uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, providing nectar over an extended period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crooked Boot Farm","offers":[{"title":"Pot: 9cm","offer_id":56314976141661,"sku":"","price":4.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0545\/8421\/3695\/files\/20250623_130945.jpg?v=1776773989"},{"product_id":"geranium-pratense-meadow-cranesbill","title":"Geranium pratense - Meadow Cranesbill","description":"\u003cp\u003eA native Irish wildflower. 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Once native to Ireland, though it is no longer considered a true native. Historically common in cereal fields, it is now grown in wildflower meadows and cottage gardens for its ornamental charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate wind tolerance; generally not ideal for exposed coastal sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eTypically 60–90 cm tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil: \u003c\/strong\u003ePrefers well-drained, moderately fertile soils; tolerates light, sandy ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to late summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses: \u003c\/strong\u003eOrnamental.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Benefits: \u003c\/strong\u003eFlowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crooked Boot Farm","offers":[{"title":"Pot: 9cm","offer_id":56315189526877,"sku":"","price":4.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0545\/8421\/3695\/files\/20250617_165750.jpg?v=1771329159"},{"product_id":"silene-dioca-red-campion","title":"Silene dioca, Red Campion","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming native wildflower found along woodland edges, hedgerows, and meadows. It forms clumps of soft green foliage topped with vivid rose-pink blooms, providing long-lasting colour and valuable wildlife support in naturalistic plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately wind-tolerant; suitable for open or semi-sheltered sites. Not strongly salt-tolerant, so only suitable for mild, inland-facing coastal gardens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 60–90 cm tall and 30–45 cm wide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moist but well-drained soil; tolerates a range from fertile loam to light, humus-rich woodland soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Sun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade; often happiest in dappled shade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Flowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early autumn (usually May–September).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Wildlife Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent nectar source for bees, butterflies, and day-flying moths; larval food plant for several moth species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crooked Boot Farm","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":62427490648413,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0545\/8421\/3695\/files\/20250520_114114.jpg?v=1773234473"},{"product_id":"ajuga-reptans-bugle","title":"Ajuga reptans - Bugle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis native Irish wildflower is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with glossy leaves and spikes of deep blue to violet flowers in spring. Ajuga reptans is a versatile groundcover, ideal for edging paths, underplanting shrubs, or naturalising in grass. Its dense foliage helps suppress weeds while adding rich colour and texture to shady areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade; tolerant of coastal and exposed conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 10–20 cm (4–8 in) high and spreads up to 60 cm (24 in).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil: \u003c\/strong\u003ePrefers moist but well-drained soil; adaptable to a range of soil types, including clay and loam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows well in partial shade but also tolerates full sun if the soil remains moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time: \u003c\/strong\u003eSpring to early summer (April–June).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses: \u003c\/strong\u003eTraditionally noted for medicinal purposes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Benefits: \u003c\/strong\u003eFlowers attract bees and other pollinators; provides early-season nectar when few other plants are in bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crooked Boot Farm","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":62838206103901,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0545\/8421\/3695\/files\/20250430_102359.jpg?v=1771329393"},{"product_id":"arctium-lappa-greater-burdock","title":"Arctium lappa - Greater Burdock","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:0988fd77-4032-45f1-b99b-381188af4520-4\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:0988fd77-4032-45f1-b99b-381188af4520-4\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:0988fd77-4032-45f1-b99b-381188af4520-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"12eaa976-e6ae-4cec-9454-9402d3c4dbf8\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eGreater burdock is a robust biennial wildflower with large, heart-shaped leaves and distinctive purple thistle-like flowers followed by burr-covered seed heads. Native to parts of Europe and Asia and naturalised elsewhere, it is valued for its architectural presence, wildlife benefits, and long history of practical uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"1224\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vx2lc6\" data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows well in sheltered to moderately exposed sites and tolerates wind reasonably well once established. Moderately tolerant of coastal conditions but performs best away from areas of severe salt exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h569l8\" data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"643\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.5–2.5 m high × 1–1.5 m spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"an7lds\" data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"770\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. 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Also used historically as a medicinal herb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tgse62\" data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1224\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eWildlife Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects. Seed heads provide food for birds, particularly finches, and the dense foliage offers shelter for invertebrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pointer-events-none -mt-px h-px translate-y-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom)-14*var(--spacing))]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crooked Boot Farm","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":64920691540317,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"centaurea-scabiousa-greater-knapweed","title":"Centaurea scabiousa - Greater knapweed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:0988fd77-4032-45f1-b99b-381188af4520-5\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:0988fd77-4032-45f1-b99b-381188af4520-5\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:0988fd77-4032-45f1-b99b-381188af4520-5\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-12\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"e4adbf6d-d50f-44ce-a413-bb81e8869b7e\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eGreater knapweed is a tall, long-lived native perennial wildflower producing large, rich purple pincushion-like flowers above deeply divided foliage. A characteristic species of traditional meadows, grasslands, and roadside verges, it is one of the most valuable wildflowers for pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"1180\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10sqe7k\" data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"552\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in open, sunny positions and has good wind tolerance. Suitable for exposed sites and generally tolerant of coastal conditions where drainage is good and salt exposure is not extreme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7izm1y\" data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"612\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60–120 cm high × 45–60 cm spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j0ya97\" data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"755\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soils, particularly chalky, calcareous, sandy, or loamy soils. Tolerates poor fertility and drought once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iqe89b\" data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1duoo6q\" data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"817\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oq2bt6\" data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally used as a dye plant, producing yellow-green shades from its foliage and flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nh2ijj\" data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1180\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eWildlife Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e An exceptional wildlife plant, attracting a wide range of bees, bumblebees, butterflies, moths, hoverflies, and other pollinating insects. 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