Seeds of a rare UK wildflower have been planted out in Yorkshire after being collected from a "small but significant" cluster clinging to a cliff edge. Spiked speedwell, a small, purple wildflower ...

A flash of brilliant red-purple: one way that nature tells us to say good-bye to summer — and this summer is on its way out, although slowly! Its leaves are dark green, long and pointed, and ...

The UK has also lost 97% of its wildflower meadows since World War II, alongside 200,000 miles of biodiverse hedgerows, and half of its heathland and ancient woodlands according to statistics.

Add some rich pops of blueish-purple blooms to your garden with this easy-to-grow wildflower. The striking crowns and long stems are sure to be a stunner.