Corn Marigold
Common Name: Corn Marigold
Latin Name: Glebionis segetum
Ultimate Height: 50cm - 1 metre
Flower Colour: Yellow
Type: Annual
Soil: Loam, Chalk, Clay, Sand, Acid, Neutral PH
Flowering times: June-October
History, uses and notes:
Providing a dramatic flash of yellow to any wildflower garden, the Corn Marigold is a hardy annual that may flower in the first year. Historically native to the UK, it has been found here since the Iron age.
The Corn Marigold seems to have been a serious weed during the 13th century in Scotland, as suggested by a law of Alexander II which states that if a farmer allows so much as a single plant to produce seed in amongst his crops, then he will be fined a sheep.
It ranks highly in nectar production and has a long blooming period which makes it very popular with the bees!
It can be found on the RHS list as 'Perfect for Pollinators' and will help us #bringbackthebees
Description:
The flowers are golden-yellow discs with prominent ray florets.The leaves are deeply toothed, slightly fleshy, hairless and covered with a waxy layer that gives them a greenish blue-grey colour.