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

SKU: MAS-BNG1
Species-Rich Neutral Grassland (UKHab g4c / NVC MG5)

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

SKU: MAS-BNG1
Species-Rich Neutral Grassland (UKHab g4c / NVC MG5). This is one of the most common target habitats in BNG projects — suitable for a wide range of lowland sites on neutral soils. The aim is to replicate or create a classic hay meadow with high floral diversity.
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Description

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.