Common Fleabane (Pulicaria dysenterica) is a cheerful native UK perennial wildflower with golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom late in the season, providing vital nectar for pollinators when other sources are dwindling. It thrives in damp meadows, pond edges, marshes, and wet grassland areas, making it an ideal species for habitat creation and restoration projects in wetter soils.

This species is a reliable performer in wetland planting schemes and provides important food sources for late-flying bees, butterflies, and hoverflies. Its attractive appearance also makes it a popular choice for enhancing the biodiversity and visual impact of urban greenspaces, wet verges, and wildlife gardens.

Features & Benefits
Late-flowering yellow blooms support pollinators into autumn
Thrives in damp soils and wetland conditions
Native UK perennial with high ecological value
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hoverflies
Ideal for pondsides, marshes, and wet meadows

Latin Name:
Pulicaria dysenterica

Flowering Time:
July – September

Flowering Height:
30 – 60 cm

Life Cycle:
Perennial

Wildflower Seed Approximate Sowing Rate:
0.25kg per acre (0.62kg per hectare)

Sowing Times:
Spring (March – May) or Autumn (August – October)

How to Sow & Preparation
Select a moist, low-lying site such as a damp meadow, marsh edge, or pondside.
Clear the area of existing vegetation and prepare a fine seedbed.
Broadcast seed evenly across the surface.
Gently press seed into the soil with a roller or by firming underfoot – do not cover deeply.
Keep soil moist during germination and early growth.
Ongoing site management such as light mowing helps establish a balanced habitat.

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Latin Name | Pulicaria dysenterica

Flowering Time | July – September

Flowering Height | 30 – 60 cm

Life Cycle | Perennial

Sowing Rate | 0.25 kg per acre (0.62 kg per hectare)

Sowing Period | Spring (March – May) or Autumn (August – October)

Preferred Conditions | Damp, marshy, or moist soils

Pollinator Friendly | Yes

Minimum Order Quantity | 100 g

Ideal For | Wetland restoration, pond edges, damp grasslands