Waters Edge 80/20 Grass & Wildflower Seed Mix

The Waters Edge Mix is a native UK seed blend designed for wetlands, damp meadows, ditches, and other water-retaining areas. With 80% low-maintenance grasses and 20% moisture-loving wildflowers, it creates colourful, wildlife-friendly meadows in consistently damp or seasonally waterlogged soils. Species like Gypsywort, Meadowsweet, and Purple Loosestrife bring beauty, attract pollinators, and help stabilise the soil.

Please note: Wildflower seed mixes may vary depending on season and harvest, and additional species may be included.

Features & Benefits

Made for wet or damp soils

Contains native UK wildflowers suited to moist areas

80% low-maintenance grasses, 20% wildflowers

Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Supports biodiversity and local wildlife

Ideal for riverbanks, wetlands, and damp meadows

Applications

Wetlands, marshy meadows, and low-lying areas

Drainage ditches, reedbeds, and river edges

Biodiversity and wildlife habitat projects

Flood-prone or water-retaining areas

Main Species in the Mix

Gypsywort (Lycopus europaeus) – Moisture-loving perennial with dark green foliage

Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) – Fragrant white flowers that thrive in wet soil

Water Avens (Geum rivale) – Drooping, bell-shaped blooms for damp areas

Sneezewort (Achillea ptarmica) – White, daisy-like flowers that attract pollinators

Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) – Vibrant purple spikes that thrive in wet soil

Meadow Buttercup (Ranunculus acris) – Bright yellow flowers adding colour to wet areas

Sowing Information

When to Sow:

• Spring: March–May

• Autumn: August–October

Rate:

• 80/20 Grass & Wildflower Mix: 5g per m²

How to Sow:

1. Clear the site of weeds and vegetation.

2. Mix seed with dry sand for even spreading.

3. Broadcast seeds evenly over the soil.

4. Lightly rake or roll to press seeds into contact with soil.

5. Keep the soil moist until plants establish.

Seed Mix Type | 80% Low-maintenance grass / 20% native wildflowers

Soil Type | Wet, moist, and seasonally waterlogged soils

Application Sites | Wetlands, drainage ditches, reedbeds, riverbanks, damp meadows, low-lying areas

Flowering Period | Spring to summer

Sowing Time | Spring (Mar–May) or Autumn (Aug–Oct)

Sowing Rate | 5g per m²; approx.

Main Wildflower Species | Gypsywort, Meadowsweet, Water Avens, Sneezewort, Purple Loosestrife, Meadow Buttercup

Minimum Order | 100g

Brand | John Chambers Wildflower Seed