Wildlife A Garden in Flight: Attracting Butterflies and Bees with Cornish Flowers Bring your Cornish garden to life with bees and butterflies by planting native wildflowers like foxglove, borage, and Cornish heath. This guide explores how to create a pollinator haven through seasonal blooms, organic gardening, and a touch of untamed beauty. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Wildflowers Lesser Centaury (Centaurium pulchellum) Lesser centaury—once prized in Cornish folk medicine as a cleansing herb—thrives in sunny, poor soils. With its delicate pink blooms, it brings beauty and pollinator value to coastal gardens while echoing a heritage of healing and resilience. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Plant Profiles Lily-of-the-valley (Convallaria majalis) A symbol of happiness, purity, and Cornish tradition, lily-of-the-valley thrives in moist, shady coastal gardens. Worn for Helston Flora Day and beloved in folklore, it brings fragrant blooms—and a touch of heritage—to sheltered spots. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Wildflowers Red Bartsia (Odontites vernus) A humble wildflower of verges and meadows, red bartsia supports rare bees and enriches grassland life. Thriving in sun and poor soils, it’s a low-maintenance choice for coastal gardens—connecting nature, pollinators, and Britain’s wildflower heritage. By Ellory Moss • 1 min read
Wildflowers Common Daisy (Bellis perennis) The common daisy—a symbol of joy, innocence, and resilience—brightens meadows and coastal gardens. Loved in folklore and healing, it thrives in sunny, well-drained soils, rewarding gardeners with cheerful blooms and a link to British tradition. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Plant Profiles Great Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) Great mullein stands tall in folklore and herbal tradition—once used for healing, magic, and even torches. Hardy and drought-tolerant, it thrives in coastal gardens with minimal care, offering striking blooms and a symbol of resilience. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Wildflowers Ground-ivy (Glechoma hederacea) A folklore-rich plant of healing and protection, Ground-ivy was used in Cornish traditions, from spring garlands to herbal ales. Thriving in coastal gardens as a ground cover, it supports wildlife and brings a touch of folk history to natural spaces. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Wildflowers Yellow-wort (Blackstonia perfoliata) A symbol of sunshine and resilience, Yellow-wort thrives in poor coastal soils with bright blooms and a long flowering season. Linked to good fortune in folklore, it supports pollinators and brings wild beauty to naturalistic garden settings. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Native Plant Pignut (Conopodium majus) A forager’s favourite in Cornish tradition, pignut links folklore, wild food, and rural resilience. Thriving in poor coastal soils, it brings subtle beauty and a living memory of past ways of life to naturalistic garden settings. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Wildflowers Tormentil (Potentilla erecta) A folk remedy for centuries, Tormentil is a symbol of endurance and healing in Cornwall’s rural tradition. Its bright yellow flowers thrive in coastal gardens with little care, linking wild beauty to a legacy of herbal wisdom and craft. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Native Plant Pellitory-of-the-wall (Parietaria judaica) Once a trusted folk remedy, Pellitory-of-the-wall thrives in cracks, walls, and rocky edges. A hardy symbol of resilience and healing, it supports wildlife in coastal gardens — needing little care but rewarding with quiet beauty and history. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Plant Profiles Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus) Steeped in folklore, Greater celandine brings bright blooms, herbal history, and mystical charm to coastal gardens. Thrives in moist, semi-shaded soil but needs careful handling due to its toxic sap and tendency to spread. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
