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.