Goat's Beard (Tragopogon pratensis), also known as Wild Salsify, is a striking perennial with purple-pink flowers and dandelion-like seed heads, perfect for attracting pollinators and enhancing wildflower meadows and grasslands.
Benefits
Unique purple-pink flowers and dandelion-like seed heads
Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
Thrives in well-drained soils with full sun
Ideal for creating wildflower meadows and grasslands
Self-seeding for long-term biodiversity
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Goat's Beard, also known as Wild Salsify (Tragopogon pratensis), is a native UK wildflower that adds a touch of elegance to wildflower meadows, grasslands, and roadside verges. This striking perennial is known for its large, purple-pink flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer, followed by impressive, dandelion-like seed heads. The plant is highly attractive to a range of pollinators, including bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for biodiversity-enhancing projects.
Goat’s Beard thrives in well-drained soils and full sun, and its tall, slender stems make it a visually appealing addition to any wildflower mix. The plant’s unique, large flower heads and its ability to self-seed make it ideal for naturalistic meadow or grassland plantings.
Features & Benefits
Large, purple-pink flowers followed by dandelion-like seed heads
Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
Thrives in well-drained soils with full sun exposure
Ideal for creating natural-looking meadows and grasslands
Self-seeds easily, providing long-term growth and biodiversity
Latin Name:
Tragopogon pratensis
Flowering Time:
May – June
Flowering Height:
60 – 90 cm
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Wildflower Seed Approximate Sowing Rate:
6.75kg per acre (16.75kg per hectare)
Sowing Times:
Spring (March – May) or Autumn (August – October)
How to Sow & Preparation
Choose a well-drained site with full sun exposure.
Clear any weeds from the area and prepare the soil to a fine, level seedbed.
Broadcast the seed evenly across the surface, either by hand or using a spreader.
Gently firm the seed into the soil with a roller or by walking over it.
Water lightly if conditions are dry during germination.
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Attribute Detail
Latin Name Tragopogon pratensis
Flowering Time May – June
Flowering Height 60 – 90 cm
Life Cycle Perennial
Sowing Rate 6.75kg per acre (16.75kg per hectare)
Sowing Period Spring or Autumn
Preferred Conditions Well-drained soils; full sun
Pollinator Friendly Yes
Minimum Order Quantity 100g
Ideal For Wildflower meadows, grasslands, roadside verges, biodiversity projects
