Plant Profiles Frog Orchid (Dactylorhiza viridis) Frog Orchid (Dactylorhiza viridis) is a rare native of Cornwall’s grasslands. Once common on sheep-walks, it now survives in scattered coastal meadows—its subtle beauty and conservation status making it a quiet emblem of traditional grazing heritage. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Native Plant Sea Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. gummifer) Sea Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. gummifer) is a resilient coastal wildflower steeped in Celtic folklore. Linked to fertility, luck, and sea rituals, it thrives in windswept gardens—offering beauty, pollinator value, and deep cultural roots. By Ellory Moss • 3 min read
Native Plant Thrift (Sea Pink) Thrift (Armeria maritima) is a hardy coastal wildflower known for its pink blooms and resilience. Once featured on British coins, it symbolises frugality and strength, thriving on Cornish cliffs and in gardens shaped by wind, salt, and history. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Wildflowers English Stonecrop (Sedum anglicum): Living Jewels on Ancient Stone With its starry flowers and drought-loving nature, English Stonecrop thrives on Cornwall’s ancient stones and hedges. Discover its cultural ties to sacred sites, practical value for coastal gardens, and role in preserving traditional Cornish landscapes. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Spring Squill (Scilla verna): Coastal Wildflowers Spring Squill (Scilla verna): Cornwall’s Coastal Jewel Cornwall’s official floral emblem, Spring Squill carpets the cliffs each spring in brilliant blue. Discover its cultural symbolism, ideal growing conditions, and how this resilient wildflower brings beauty and biodiversity to coastal gardens. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Native Plant Sheep’s Bit Scabious (Jasione montana) A wildflower steeped in folklore and rich in pollinator value, Sheep’s Bit Scabious thrives on Cornwall’s cliffs. Learn its cultural story, traditional uses, and how to grow it in wildlife-friendly coastal gardens. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Native Plant Sea Campion: Witches’ Thimbles and Devil’s Hatties — A Folklore-Rich Plant of the Cornish Coast Why is Sea Campion called Witches’ Thimbles and Devil’s Hatties? This coastal wildflower carries centuries of Cornish folklore, warning of danger, death, and magic. Discover the legends and superstitions rooted in its windswept, cliffside habitat. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Coastal Wildflowers Rock Sea Spurrey (Spergularia rupicola): A Coastal Survivor with Roots in Cornwall’s Wild Heritage A resilient native of Cornwall’s rocky coast, Rock Sea Spurrey is both a symbol of endurance and a key player in coastal ecology. Discover its folklore, practical uses, and how to grow it in coastal gardens that honour Cornwall’s wild shoreline. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Wildflowers Ox-Eye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) A beloved symbol of purity and midsummer magic, the Ox-Eye Daisy has deep roots in Cornish folklore and UK traditions. Discover its cultural legacy, ecological importance, and how to grow this resilient, pollinator-friendly wildflower in coastal gardens. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Coastal Wildflowers Common Bird's Foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) A sunny burst of folklore and function, Bird’s Foot Trefoil is a Cornish wildflower rich in rural charm, farming history, and pollinator value. Discover its nicknames, legends, and how to grow this resilient native in coastal gardens. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Least Adder's Tongue (Ophioglossum lusitanicum) Plant Profiles Least Adder's Tongue (Ophioglossum lusitanicum) A rare winter-growing fern found only on St Agnes in the Isles of Scilly, Least Adder’s Tongue is a living link to Cornwall’s ancient habitats. Discover its story and how to care for it in gardens that echo its wild coastal home. By Ellory Moss • 3 min read
Plant Profiles Cornish Path-Moss (Ditrichum cornubicum) A globally rare moss found only on Cornwall’s historic mine spoil, Cornish Path-Moss is a living link to the region’s industrial past—thriving in toxic soils and symbolising resilience, ecological uniqueness, and the legacy of mining landscapes. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
