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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Latin Name | Glebionis segetum

Flowering Time | June – October

Flowering Height | 30 – 60 cm

Life Cycle | Annual

Sowing Rate | 3.75 kg per acre (9.25 kg per hectare)

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

Preferred Conditions | Light, free-draining, cultivated or disturbed soils

Pollinator Friendly | Yes

Minimum Order Quantity | 100 g

Ideal For | Arable land, wildflower mixes, pollinator projects