Wildflower sites

Connahs Quay: Library South

Site managed by Flintshire County Council and Groundwork

Connahs Quay, Flintshire

30m² / 50m²

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Site description

Two perennial meadows were created on the urban green space behind Connahs Quay Library using wildflower turf. These wildflower areas were created in 2019 using wildflower turf ltd’s native enriched turf. During the summer months you should be able to spot some of the following species.

These sites are a partnership prjoect between Flintshire County Council and groundwork with areas being managed and maintained by groundwork.

Species present

Autumn Hawkbit

(Scorzoneroides autumnalis)

Betony

(Stachys officinalis)

Bladder Campion

(Silene vulgaris)

Birds-foot Trefoil

(Lotus corniculatus)

Cornflower

(Centaurea cyanus)

Red Campion

(Silene dioica)

Management regime

This wildflower site is usually managed through one cut and collect a year between August and October. It is essential that cuttings are collected and removed. This reduces fertility and subsequently; the ‘vigour’ of the grasses year on year, which favours the continued establishment of perennial flowering species.

Date last surveyed

13/06/2024

Notes: Continue existing management

If you would like to record the wildlife you see on site, please submit records to COFNOD here.