Description
Glebionis segetum, Corn Marigold. Buíán.
Common name:
Corn Marigold. Buíán.
General:
Glebionis segetum, Corn Marigold. This population originates from Co Down. Irish Grid reference: J570378.
Annual. Cheerful yellow florets with yellow centres growing to about 80cms tall. Once established they will poke up through grass. Seeds itself very readily year on year.
Benefits:
This is a great plant for hoverflies and insects. It will survive and thrive in your meadow.
Habitat:
Meadows and corn fields. Loves a sunny, open habitat. Self seeds readily year on year.
Sowing guidelines:
Sow in early spring into a seed tray, prick out into modules when large enough to handle. plant out when big enough. Can also be sown direct into a clean, weed free seed bed outside in April once frosts have passed.
Cultural history:
History mostly unknown but they may have come to Ireland with ancient agriculture.
Avg contents: 250 seeds.
Wild flower seeds of native-Irish-origin.
Please note: We do not send our wild flower seeds overseas. The reason for this is genetic integrity. Our wild flowers are native-Irish-origin and as very little genetic testing has been done in this field we work on the precautionary principle. Apologies for any disappointment this may cause.
