Plant
Common Ragwort
Wildflower
A tall golden wildflower of late summer — one of the most valuable nectar plants for insects, yet poisonous to grazing livestock.
💡 Fun Facts
- Its bright yellow flowers feed huge numbers of bees, butterflies and moths in late summer.
- The black-and-yellow striped caterpillars of the cinnabar moth live only on ragwort and store its poison to keep themselves safe.
- It is poisonous to horses and cattle, so farmers often have to control it — but it is precious for insects.
📅 Through the Year
- Flowering:June to October
- Fruiting:August to November