Wood Avens or Herb-Bennet Wildflower Seed

Wood Avens or Herb-Bennet Wildflower Seed is a perennial plant with leaves similar to that of Water Avens. The small yellow flowers grow on long stalks on the axils of the upper leaves. A common plant found in deciduous woodland, hedgerows and shaded areas preferable to damp or wet soils.

Latin Name

• Geum urbanum

Life Cycle

• Perennial

Flowering Time

• May to August

Wood Avens or Herb-Bennet Wildflower Seed Max Flowering Height

• 60cm

Wood Avens or Herb-Bennet Wildflower Seed Approx Sowing Rate

• 2.25kg/Acre

Wildflower Site Preparation

The site should be weed free. Annual weeds should be controlled by mechanical means or by the use of contact based herbicide. Perennial weeds, for example docks thistle, nettles and couch grass can be dealt with using a translocated herbicide such as Round-Up. Cultivate to achieve a fine seed bed, sow seed mix and then roll to ensure firmness. The best results are obtained when there is good contact between the soil and the seeds.

Sowing Times

Sowing can best be achieved by mixing the seed with dry sand, dry sifted topsoil or sawdust and evenly broadcast. It is important that the seed is in contact with moisture in the soil so the seedbed should be lightly raked and then rolled.