Wild but Rooted - Rare & Native Plant Nursery

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Drought Tolerant Plants

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Perennial Mountain Rye- Secale montanum

£6.00

A hardy, drought-tolerant perennial edible grain with tall, elegant stems and soft seed heads that add texture to borders, meadows, or naturalistic plantings. Mountain Rye is great for wildlife gardens, soil improvement, and low-maintenance areas.

38 in stock



Chinese Artichoke (Crosne - Stachys sieboldii) edible tuber

£6.00

A hardy, unusual root vegetable grown for its spiral-shaped tubers with a crisp texture and nutty flavour. Easy to grow and harvest in late autumn, Crosne thrives in most soils and adds interest to edible gardens or permaculture plots. The small, knobbly tubers (crosnes) can be eaten raw, cooked or pickled.

10 in stock



Carnation Perennial Dwarf Vienna (DIANTHUS CARYOPHYLLUS)

£6.00

A classic cottage garden favourite with frilled, clove-scented blooms. Dianthus caryophyllus flowers over a long period and is perfect for borders, cutting gardens, or containers. Loved for its fragrance and old-fashioned charm, it also attracts bees and butterflies.

8 in stock



St Johns Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

£6.00

Great ground cover, thrives even in poor soil. Used medicinally, eg for cystitis.

5 in stock



Pack of 3: Creeping Sedum - Dragons blood or Sedum spurium- Fuldaglut

£6.00

A tough, low-growing ground cover with rich red-tinged foliage that deepens in colour through the season. In summer, it bursts into vibrant pink-red star-shaped flowers, loved by pollinators. Perfect for rockeries, borders, or containers—drought-tolerant and thrives in poor soil.

4 in stock



Asparagus plant (Connovers Colossal)

£6.00

A time-tested heirloom asparagus with tall, tender spears and excellent flavour. First introduced in the 1800s, this reliable variety produces thick green shoots with purplish tips, ideal for steaming, roasting, or adding fresh to spring dishes. Long-lived and productive, asparagus thrives in a sunny, well-drained spot and rewards patience with harvests for up to 20 years. Eventual height and spread 50cm. These are sold as crowns over the Autumn and Winter months.

3 in stock



Pack of 10 plants: Lemon balm - Melissa officinalis

£10.00

Lemon Balm is a calming herb with a fresh lemony scent, perfect for teas and natural remedies. Easy to grow and loved by pollinators, it brings both beauty and wellbeing to your garden.

3 in stock



Pack of 10: Oregano - Origanum vulgare

£10.00

A hardy perennial herb with aromatic leaves used in Mediterranean cooking. Easy to grow, compact and drought tolerant.

3 in stock



Red valerian (Centranthus ruber)

£6.00

A long-flowering perennial with clusters of deep pink-red blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and moths from late spring to autumn. Drought-tolerant and happy in poor, rocky soil, Red Valerian is perfect for wildflower gardens, borders, and dry walls.

3 in stock




Pack of 10: Purple Toadflax (Linaria purpurea)

£10.00

A tall, slender perennial with spikes of small, tubular purple flowers that bloom from early summer to autumn. The flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and the plant is low-maintenance and drought tolerant once established. Its airy growth habit makes it ideal for adding vertical interest and a splash of colour to naturalistic or cottage-style gardens.

2 in stock



Pack of 8: Welsh Onion (Allium fistulosum)

£10.00

Evergreen perennial onion that produces profuse clumps of bulblets which are pulled off the sides as needed for cooking. Very hardy.

2 in stock



Purple-top Vervain (Verbena bonariensis/ Verbena officinalis)

£5.00

A hardy perennial valued for its tall, airy stems topped with clusters of purple flowers that bloom from mid-summer to autumn. It attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it ideal for wildlife-friendly or cottage-style gardens. The plant is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and adds height and structure to borders, mixed plantings, or naturalised areas.

2 in stock



Mother wort

£8.00

Can be used as a flavouring, tea, or for medicinal uses (eg menstrual pain).

1 in stock



Pack of 10 plants: Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)

£10.00

Oxeye Daisy is a UK native wildflower with classic white petals and sunny yellow centres, perfect for creating a natural meadow look. It’s easy to grow, thrives in poor soils, and flowers reliably year after year. Loved by pollinators and edible in small amounts, it’s a simple, low-maintenance choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.

1 in stock



Pack of 3 Honeysuckle plants- yellow

£10.00

A vigorous, evergreen climber with fragrant, creamy-white flowers that turn yellow as they age. Loved by pollinators and ideal for covering fences or trellises.

1 in stock



Winter Savory - Satureja Montana

£6.00

Hardy perennial that can be used as a herb all year round, great as a substitute for basil. Can also be used medicinally, and works great as ground cover. Height and spread 50cm.

1 in stock



5 drought tolerant plants: Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Pink

£6.00

Yarrow is a tough, drought-tolerant perennial known for its feathery, aromatic foliage and flat-topped clusters of tiny white flowers that bloom from early summer to autumn. It's a great choice for pollinator-friendly gardens, borders, wildflower meadows, or herb gardens. Historically used in traditional medicine for wound healing and digestive support, Yarrow is also valued today for its ability to attract beneficial insects and improve soil structure in companion planting.



5 drought tolerant plants: Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) White

£6.00

Yarrow is a tough, drought-tolerant perennial known for its feathery, aromatic foliage and flat-topped clusters of tiny white flowers that bloom from early summer to autumn. It's a great choice for pollinator-friendly gardens, borders, wildflower meadows, or herb gardens. Historically used in traditional medicine for wound healing and digestive support, Yarrow is also valued today for its ability to attract beneficial insects and improve soil structure in companion planting.



Buckwheat

£6.00



Cineraria maritima Silver Dust

£6.00

Senecio cineraria 'Silver Dust' is a hardy evergreen perennial prized for its striking silvery foliage that adds contrast and texture to borders, containers, and coastal gardens. The fuzzy, silver leaves are covered in fine hairs that help trap moisture, making this plant impressively drought-tolerant once established. Low-maintenance and highly decorative, it holds its shape beautifully year-round and pairs well with both vibrant flowers and other foliage plants.



Jerusalem Artichoke or Sunchoke - Helianthus tuberosus plant

£6.00

Grow your own delicious and versatile root veg with these easy-to-grow Jerusalem artichokes. A member of the sunflower family, this hardy perennial produces tall, cheerful yellow flowers in late summer and knobbly tubers underground that can be harvested from late autumn. The tubers have a sweet, nutty flavour and can be roasted, sautéed, or used in soups and mash as a low-carb alternative to potatoes. Once planted, they’ll come back year after year, spreading steadily to form a useful screen or windbreak.



Pack of 3: Rudbeckia Hirta (Autumn Shades)

£6.00

A bold and beautiful perennial with daisy-like flowers in rich red tones that bloom from midsummer into autumn. Echinacea is loved by pollinators and brings vibrant colour to borders, prairie-style plantings, or wildlife gardens. Drought-tolerant and perfect for cut flowers too.



Pack of 3: White Toadflax (Linaria purpurea)

£6.00

A tall, slender perennial with spikes of small, tubular flowers that bloom from early summer to autumn. The flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and the plant is low-maintenance and drought tolerant once established. Its airy growth habit makes it ideal for adding vertical interest and a splash of colour to naturalistic or cottage-style gardens.



Wild Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)

£6.00

A native fruiting shrub that produces sweet-tart red berries in summer. Wild raspberries have delicate stems and leaves, and tend to be softer and more finely textured than cultivated varieties. Their white spring flowers attract pollinators, and the berries are perfect for eating fresh or using in jams and desserts. These plants thrive in full sun to partial shade and prefer moist, well-drained soil.