Lowland Acid Grassland Seed Mix
This wildflower seed mix has been developed to support the creation of lowland acid grassland habitat (g1) on low-fertility, acidic soils such as heathland edges, upland pastures, and unimproved meadows. The mix is dominated by acid grassland indicator species and low-vigour grasses, making it suitable for long-term grassland restoration and Biodiversity Net Gain delivery. Species selection has been informed by NVC U-series acid grassland communities.
The mix performs best under light grazing or low-intensity cutting. Final vegetation composition will depend on soil conditions, management and time, with the best results achieved where fertility is kept low and competition is carefully managed during establishment.
✅ Suitable for BNG
✅ Designed for acidic soils
✅ 14 indicator species
Wildflower Species
- (Lotus corniculatus) Bird's-foot trefoil
- (Succisa pratensis) Devil's-bit scabious
- (Centaurea nigra) Common knapweed
- (Rumex acetosella) Sheep's sorrel
- (Betonica officinalis) Betony
- (Pilosella officinarum) Mouse-ear hawkweed
- (Viola riviniana) Common dog violet
- (Campanula rotundifolia) Harebell
- (Galium verum) Lady's bedstraw
- (Galium saxatile) Heath bedstraw
- (Conopodium majus) Pignut
- (Jasione montana) Sheeps bit
- (Potentilla erecta) Tormentil
- (Veronica officinalis) Heath Speedwell
Grasses
- (Festuca ovina) Sheep's fescue
- (Agrostis capillaris) Common bent
- (Festuca rubra) Red fescue
- (Deschampsia flexuosa) Wavy hair-grass
- (Agrostis curtisii) Bristle bent
- (Vulpia ciliata) Bearded fescue
Note:
- This mix is ideal for Acidic Grassland - avoid on neutral or calcareous substrates.
- This mixture can be modified by adding or subtracting species.
