PLANT IDENTIFICATIONGet to know the herbal ley plants throughout their growth stages

For advice call 01608 652552 cotswoldseeds.com

Chicory(Cichorium intybus)A mineral-rich forage herb with anti-worming properties

Ribgrass(Plantago lanceolata)A forage herb naturally high in minerals & nutrients

White Clover(Trifolium repens)A high-protein, long-term legume

Red Clover(Trifolium pratense)A high-yielding 3 year legume

Lucerne(Medicago sativa)A dry land, deep-rooting perennial legume

Birdsfoot Trefoil(Lotus corniculatus)A tanniferous legume lasting 3-4 years

Yarrow(Achillea millefolium)A drought tolerant, deep rooting & persistent forage herb

Italian Ryegrass(Lolium multiflorum)A fast-growing grass providing bulk in years 1-2

Sainfoin(Onobrychis viciifolia)An anti-bloat, tanniferous legume

Burnet(Sanguisorba minor)A deep-rooting & drought resistant forage herb

Festulolium(Festulolium spp.)A palatable species combining ryegrass and fescue

Meadow Fescue(Festuca pratensis)An adaptable grass growing well on less fertile soils

Sweet Clover(Melilotus spp.)A short-term, deep-rooting legume

Alsike Clover(Trifolium hybridum)A medium-term legume suited to heavier soils

Timothy(Phelum pratense)A long-term species growing well on most soils

Cocksfoot(Dactylis glomerata)An early growing, light land grass

Sheeps Parsley(Petroselenium Crispum)A forage herb naturally high in iron & vitamins A&C

Perennial Ryegrass(Lolium perenne)A persistent grazing grass