Molinia caerulea (Purple Moor-grass)

Upland bog and moorland

As its name suggests, purple-green spikes form when in flower. An acid loving species found growing in damp ground on heaths and grassy moors

Viola palustris (Marsh Violet)

Upland bog and moorland

Low growing perennial with creeping runners. Grows in bogs and marshes on acid soils. Flowers are lilac with striking, deep coloured veins.

Bog Moss

Upland bog

Salix stock and can contract grow the following Sphagnum (Bog-moss) species:

Sphagnum capillifolium (Acute-leaved Bog-moss)
Sphagnum cuspidatum (Feathery Bog-moss)
Sphagnum denticulatum (Cow-horn Bog-moss)
Sphagnum fallax (Flat-topped Bog-moss)
Sphagnum fimbriatum (Fringed Bog-moss)
Sphagnum inundatum (Lesser Cow-horn Bog-moss)
Sphagnum magellanicum (Magellanic Bog-moss)
Sphagnum palustre (Blunt-leaved Bog-moss)
Sphagnum papillosum (Papillose Bog-moss)
Sphagnum rubellum (Red Bog-moss)
Sphagnum subnitens (Lustrous Bog-moss)

Vaccinium myrtillus (Bilberry)

Bilberry

Deciduous undershrub widespread across much of the region, though least common in the East of England. Favours the acidic soil of heathland.

Calluna vulgaris (Heather)

Calluna vulgaris (Heather)

The most widespread Heather across Britain. Dense, evergreen undershrub also known as Ling. Small bell-shaped flowers, usually pink in colour though occasionally cream/white.