Wildflower Mix for Soil Health

Healthy soil is the foundation of every thriving landscape, and we created this mix to nurture that life from the ground up. Drawing on sustainable agriculture techniques, particularly break crops and cover crops, this is a unique wildflower and legume mix which enables gardeners, landscapers, and land managers to create biodiverse areas that improve soil structure, boost fertility, and attract wildlife, while also providing visual appeal.

Key features:

• Restores soil health by adding organic matter and encouraging microbial activity
• Packed with nectar-rich flowers to attract bees, butterflies, and hoverflies
• Ideal for green manure use, ground cover, or regenerative planting schemes
• Low-maintenance and fast-establishing with long-lasting ecological benefits
• Visually appealing with a vibrant mix of wildflowers and legumes

Kent wild white clover (Trifolium repens)
– Nitrogen fixer

Bird’s-foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)
– Supports pollinators & soil life

Common knapweed (Centaurea nigra)
– Deep-rooted perennial for structure

Viper’s bugloss (Echium vulgare)
– Bee magnet and taproot developer

Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris)
– Ground cover and pollinator support

Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia)
– Legume for nitrogen fixation

Red clover (Trifolium pratense)
– Soil improver and forage plant

Black medick (Medicago lupulina)
– Quick-growing nitrogen fixer

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
– Enhances microbial diversity

Wild carrot (Daucus carota)
– Deep taproots break compacted soil

Corn chamomile (Anthemis arvensis)
– Lightly fragrant and pollinator-friendly

Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata)
– Taprooted and beneficial to insects

Yellow rattle (Rhinanthus minor)
– Reduces grass dominance

Greater knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa)
– Pollinator powerhouse

Kidney vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria)
– Soil-binding legume

Tufted vetch (Vicia sativa)
– Fast-growing nitrogen fixer

Wild teasel (Dipsacus fullonum)
– Architectural and bird-friendly

Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria)
– Herbal plant with deep roots

Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
– Soil-penetrating taproot and nectar source

Borage (Borago officinalis)
– Nectar-rich annual, continuously replenishes for pollinators

Crimson clover (Trifolium incarnatum)
– Fast-growing annual legume and bee forage

Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia)
– Rapid-flowering annual, highly attractive to bees

Perfect for pollinator patches and bee corridors, vegetable plot borders and orchard understories, regenerative farming and permaculture projects, green manure cover in crop rotation systems, and rewilding, habitat restoration, and soil remediation.

Rich in flowering plants and legumes, this mix supports bees, butterflies, beetles, and soil-dwelling organisms. By improving soil health naturally, you reduce reliance on artificial fertilisers and boost the long-term productivity and resilience of your growing space.

Sow the mix in spring (March–May) or autumn (August–October) for best results. Choose a cleared, weed-free site with minimal competition from grasses. Lightly rake the soil surface and broadcast the seed evenly, then gently press into the soil, avoid burying it deeply.

Keep the area moist during germination, which typically occurs within 2–3 weeks, depending on temperature and conditions. Once established, the plants are drought-tolerant and require little care.

You can cut back the mix after flowering to encourage regrowth or leave seed heads in place to support wildlife through autumn and winter. Over time, this mix helps build healthier, more self-sustaining soils.

We offer a flat shipping rate of £5.99.

Garden lawn seed, wildflower seeds, and wildflower seed mixtures are typically dispatched within 1 to 3 working days.

Products from our agricultural, landscaping, and equine ranges may be shipped separately as they are mixed to order.

We aim to ensure customer satisfaction with all products supplied. If you experience any issues with your order, please contact us at info@kentseeds.co.uk within 5 working days of the dispatch date, quoting your order number and a detailed description of the issue.

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Q1: How quickly will this mix improve soil health?
A: You’ll begin to see improvements within the first growing season, particularly in organic matter and biodiversity. Full benefits build over time with continued use or rotation.

Q2: Can I use this as a green manure?
A: Yes, this mix is excellent as a green manure. Cut and mulch before plants set seed, or dig into the soil to return nutrients and structure.

Q3: Will this mix return each year?
A: It contains a mix of annuals, biennials, and perennials. Some species will self-seed, and others will return each year, especially if left undisturbed.

Q4: Does this mix work on clay or sandy soils?
A: Yes, it’s suitable for a wide range of soil types, including poor, compacted, or depleted soils. Ensure good seed-to-soil contact during sowing for optimal establishment.