Bring flavour, biodiversity, and natural beauty to your garden with the Conservation Edible Roots, Stems & Leaves 100% Mix Wildflower Seed — a carefully selected collection of UK native wildflowers that offer both ornamental value and edible potential. This mix is ideal for foraging enthusiasts, wild gardeners, and anyone looking to grow natural, low-maintenance edibles in a wildlife-friendly way.
Including Salad Burnet, Chicory, Dandelion, Garlic Mustard, Common Sorrel, and Wild Strawberry, this 100% wildflower seed mix features plants whose young leaves, roots, and stems can be used in salads, teas, herbal infusions, or for culinary garnish. Alongside their edible benefits, each species provides vital nectar and habitat for pollinators, supporting biodiversity in both domestic and public spaces.
This mix is perfect for wild gardens, forest edge planting, edible borders, community foraging spaces, and sustainable planting schemes — combining aesthetic appeal with practical use.
Note: Edibility depends on correct identification and safe preparation. Always forage responsibly. Seed mix contents may vary with seasonal availability.
Features & Benefits
100% UK native edible wildflowers – no grasses included
Edible roots, leaves, or stems suitable for culinary use
Encourages pollinators and wildlife
Beautiful, low-maintenance perennial and biennial species
Perfect for edible gardens, foraging areas, and biodiversity planting
Applications
Foraging gardens and community green spaces
Wildlife-friendly kitchen gardens
Edible landscaping and forest gardening
Public edible trails and permaculture projects
Biodiversity planting with a practical twist
What’s in the Mix?
Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor) – nutty-flavoured leaves for salads
Chicory (Cichorium intybus) – edible roots and leaves, blue flowers
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) – classic wild edible with multiple uses
Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata) – garlicky leaves, great in pesto
Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) – tangy lemon-flavoured leaves
Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) – edible fruit and foliage
Species may be substituted depending on seed availability and seasonal conditions.
Sowing Rate
2–3g per m² for 100% wildflower-only seed mixes
Sowing Period
Spring (March–May)
Autumn (August–October) – ideal for overwinter germination
How to Sow
Select a site with low soil fertility and full sun or partial shade
Remove existing vegetation and create a fine, firm seedbed
Evenly scatter the seed across the surface
Lightly rake in or roll to press seeds into the soil – do not bury deeply
Water during dry spells to help establishment
Cut once annually in late summer after plants have flowered and seeded
Technical Advice
No fertiliser required – wildflowers thrive in low-nutrient soils
Suitable for loam, sandy, or well-drained clay soils
May include annual, biennial, and perennial species
Avoid regular mowing to allow plants to establish and reseed
Ensure any foraging is done sustainably, leaving plenty for wildlife
About John Chambers Wildflower Seed
John Chambers Wildflower Seed is a leading name in UK native wildflower cultivation with more than 40 years of experience. Trusted by professional landscapers, local authorities, and nature conservation groups, John Chambers specialises in provenance-assured seed mixes designed to enrich biodiversity and restore habitats. All wildflower mixes are carefully developed to meet ecological needs while offering practical and aesthetic value. With a focus on sustainability, quality, and environmental impact, John Chambers Wildflower Seed is a name gardeners and professionals trust.

Component Details
Species Content 100% UK native wildflowers
Seed Origin Sourced and mixed in the UK
Recommended Sowing Rate 2–3g per m²
Soil Type Low fertility, well-drained soils
Aspect Full sun or partial shade
Flowering Period Late spring to early autumn
Sowing Period March–May or August–October
Wildlife Benefit Supports bees, insects, and soil ecology
Edibility Various edible leaves, stems, roots (see list)
Minimum Order 100g
Notes Mix subject to seasonal variation