Species Data Page 24

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Species Datapage No 24

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Species Common Name: Red Bartsia

Species Botanical Name: Bartsia viscosa

Management: Likes compacted ground

Tolerance of cutting: Low,

Cutting time: None,

Edible / Medicinal:

Life Cycle (Form): Annual,

Flower Height: 10 to 40 cm

Foliage Height: 5 - 10 cm

Flower Colour: Pink

Flowering period: July, August,

Time to Flower: 12, 24 months

Soil Type: Will grow in most soils,

pH Type: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline.

Moisture: Dry, Moist,

Aspect: Full sun,

Wildlife Value: Low,


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Species Common Name: Red Campion
Species Botanical Name: Silene dioica see also BSBI

Management: Easy to grow, providing colour just as the Bluebell are finishing and great for early summer. Allow to set seed.
Tolerance of cutting: Low,
Cutting time: None,
Edible / Medicinal:

Life Cycle (Form): Short lived Perennial Flower Height: 20 to 60 cm Foliage Height: 5 - 30 cm Flower Colour: Pink Flowering period: May, June, Time to Flower: 12, months Soil Type: Will grow in most soils, pH Type: Neutral, Moisture: Moist, Aspect: Partial shade, Deep shade. Wildlife Value: Low,