Native Irish plants for gardens

Compared to some countries (the United States and South Africa, for instance) our native flora is modest both in numbers and…

Compared to some countries (the United States and South Africa, for instance) our native flora is modest both in numbers and appearance, but there are still many garden-worthy plants.
Obviously, none of the following should be dug up from the wild. They may be bought as young plants, or as seed.

Seakale (Crambe maritima): needs fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea): woodland garden or wild border

Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum): wild border or dotted around garden

Rough horsetail, (Equisetum hyemale): also known as scouring rush because it was once used for cleaning pots. Related to the pernicious weed, common horsetail (Equisetum arvense), but not as invasive. Grow in a pot, for safety. Has slim, elegant metre-long stems with black nodes

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Hemp agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum): wild border or pond side

Bloody cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum): well-drained soil at front of border, or rockery

Ragged robin (Lychnis flos-cuculi): damp soil

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus): well-drained soil in wild or gravel garden