Species-Rich Neutral Grassland (UKHab g4c / NVC MG5)

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  • If this mix doesn’t fully match your target habitat, we can adjust it with key species to help you meet the required thresholds.
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Species-Rich Neutral Grassland Mix (UKHab g4c / NVC MG5)

This diverse, UK-native wildflower seed mix is designed to replicate the classic lowland hay meadow habitat — ideal for Biodiversity Net Gain projects targeting species-rich neutral grassland (UKHab g4c) or NVC MG5. With over 20 wildflower species and a balanced base of fine grasses, it supports pollinators, enhances biodiversity, and meets the criteria for high-scoring habitat creation.

✅ BNG-compliant 
✅ UK-native species only
✅ Suitable for medium fertility, neutral soils
✅ Easily adaptable to meet site-specific targets

Wildflowers (100% UK native, ~20–25 species):

  • Centaurea nigra – Common Knapweed
  • Leucanthemum vulgare – Oxeye Daisy
  • Rhinanthus minor – Yellow Rattle (key species for reducing grass vigour)
  • Lotus corniculatus – Bird’s-foot Trefoil
  • Trifolium pratense – Red Clover
  • Prunella vulgaris – Selfheal
  • Plantago lanceolata – Ribwort Plantain
  • Ranunculus acris – Meadow Buttercup
  • Galium verum – Lady’s Bedstraw
  • Achillea millefolium – Yarrow
  • Filipendula ulmaria – Meadowsweet (optional for damper sites)
  • Knautia arvensis – Field Scabious
  • Scabiosa columbaria – Small Scabious
  • Silene dioica – Red Campion
  • Anthyllis vulneraria – Kidney Vetch (optional addition)
  • Vicia cracca – Tufted Vetch
  • Lathyrus pratensis – Meadow Vetchling
  • Sanguisorba minor – Salad Burnet
  • Succisa pratensis – Devil’s-bit Scabious (high biodiversity value)
  • Veronica chamaedrys – Germander Speedwell

Grasses (~6–8 fine-leaved native species):

  • Cynosurus cristatus – Crested Dog’s-tail
  • Festuca rubra – Red Fescue
  • Agrostis capillaris – Common Bent
  • Anthoxanthum odoratum – Sweet Vernal Grass
  • Briza media – Quaking Grass (if available)
  • Helictotrichon pubescens – Downy Oat Grass
  • Festuca ovina – Sheep’s Fescue (optional)

Note:

This mixture can be modified by adding or subtracting species depending on:

  • Soil moisture
  • Regional preferences
  • Target condition scores (e.g., species per m²)

Yellow Rattle is critical in most cases to help reduce competitive grasses and enhance diversity.
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