What's this? Flower in lawn...

Chris Rosillo

Hi,

I'd like to know what this flower is in my lawn. Help much appreciated!

Thanks,
Chris

Photos here:

https://flic.kr/p/nwswHH

https://flic.kr/p/nNU3eL

 

 

Palustris

Not sure but it could be Ladies Smock.Cardamine pratensis.

fidgetbones

That was my thought too.

Steve 309

Very pretty

LesleyK

I agree.  It is also known as cuckooflower.  I saw some when I was out walking and looked it up when I got home.  I am so much more observant now since I joined this site

rosemummy

It's beautiful I want some!

Chris Rosillo

Thanks all!



It's indeed very pretty!



Tempted to plan a grassless lawn next year, deffo with this in.



See experiments from a guy at Reading Uni, looks amazing: http://blogs.reading.ac.uk/grass-free-lawns/rethinking-the-traditional-grass-lawn/

Fairygirl

I've just saved a little bit which has seeded into the garden and transplanted it. Great for bees too 

nutcutlet

Good for the orange tips as well