Corn Marigold (Glebionis segetum) is a striking native UK annual wildflower that brings bold colour to arable field margins, wildflower meadows, and habitat creation schemes. Its bright yellow daisy-like flowers are particularly eye-catching and serve as a rich nectar source for bees, butterflies, and hoverflies throughout the summer.
It thrives in light, well-drained soils, particularly those found in cultivated or disturbed ground, and is ideally suited for farmland biodiversity mixes, urban planting schemes, and educational settings focused on pollinator conservation.
Features & Benefits
Vivid yellow daisy flowers brighten up meadows and field margins
Fast-growing annual ideal for colourful summer displays
Provides nectar for bees, butterflies, and hoverflies
Works well in arable wildflower mixes and pollinator projects
Thrives in light, free-draining soils and disturbed sites
Latin Name:
Glebionis segetum
Flowering Time:
June – October
Flowering Height:
30 – 60 cm
Life Cycle:
Annual
Wildflower Seed Approximate Sowing Rate:
3.75kg per acre (9.25kg per hectare)
Sowing Times:
Spring (March – May) or Autumn (August – October)
How to Sow & Preparation
Prepare a light, well-drained seedbed free of weeds.
Cultivate the soil to a fine tilth and broadcast seed evenly.
Lightly roll or tread the seed into the surface – do not bury deeply.
Ideal for sowing into disturbed or recently cultivated ground.
Water during dry spells to aid germination and early establishment.
Will often self-seed once established in the right conditions.
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Attribute Detail
Latin Name Glebionis segetum
Flowering Time June – October
Flowering Height 30 – 60 cm
Life Cycle Annual
Sowing Rate 3.75kg per acre (9.25kg per hectare)
Sowing Period Spring or Autumn
Preferred Conditions Light, free-draining, cultivated soils
Pollinator Friendly Yes
Minimum Order Quantity 100g
Ideal For Arable land, wildflower mixes, pollinator projects