In this hardy annual meadow the star of the display was the yellow flowering Glebionis segetum (corn marigold). This species is not a true native, but was probably introduced in ancient times to Britain with grain production and originally came from western Asia and the Mediterranean. The seeds will have been sown directly into the soil in the spring where they have now flowered. The site is in full sun with a well-drained soil.
An evening stroll around Woodside Park was a real pleasure on this balmy July day. This picture doesn't do the wild flower meadow any justice at all, but it was an absolute delight. ________ #woodsidepark #eveningstroll #wildflowers #wildflowermeadow #cornmarigolds #fbcuk16 #fb #scrumptiouslife (at Lymington)
This annual flowering meadow at the East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden, Norfolk, was magical. The major species providing the display were the blue flowered Centaurea cyanus (cornflower), the glowing golden flowers of Chrysanthemum segetum (corn marigold, golden cornflower, guild weed, yellow daisy, yellow ox-eye) and highlights of white blooms from Anthemis austriaca (white corn chamomile). This display requires disturbed open ground and is probably sown annually.