Description
For a very attractive plant that loves meadows or a damp site, then Meadowsweet is a great choice for both flowers and foliage. The creamy white flowers have a sweet smell, and last through from June to September.
Wildlife attracted:
Bees , hoverflies, dragonflies, butterflies and ladybirds are all attracted to the nectar of Meadowsweet
Other features:
An ancient herb with a sweet scent of marzipan, Meadowsweet was traditionally used to flavour mead. It also makes a popular tea, and in fact the leaves, flowers and roots all have their uses.
Meadow sweet may be included in the Pond edge wildflower plant collection
Available to buy online or visit us at The Blooming Wild Nursery, Somerset
