Description
The Cowslip is a common sight on the roadsides in some parts of the UK although rare in others. It has lovely nodding heads, with the deep yellow flowers in clusters. It is taller than the primrose and also flowers slightly later. A traditional British native wildflower to add to flower beds or to naturalise into lawns or meadows.
Wildlife attracted:
The Cowslip flowers are an early nectar source.
Other features:
The Cowslip is the county flower of Northamptonshire, Worcestershire and Surrey. Both leaves and flowers have medicinal and herbal uses.
Available to buy online or from The Blooming Wild Plant Nursery, Somerset
Cowslip may be included in the Garden meadow collection
