Name that seedhead

How well do you know your seedheads? Here we’ve picked out our favourites – see if you can name them

Goldfinches flock to these prickly seedheads, which follow statuesque conical purple flowers (JuneAugust). Biennial self-seeder often found on wasteland. H1m (3ft 3in) S50cm (20in)

These starry ‘pom-pom’ flowers usually come in purple or white, from bulbs. Often with grey-green stems and foliage, they tend to flower in June. H50cm1.2m (20in-4ft) S10cm (4in)

Feathery herbaceous foliage plant whose leaves have an aniseed flavour. Yellow umbel flowers appear July-August; available in bronze and green forms. H1.8m (6ft) S45cm (18in)

Flowering July-September, these hardy annuals have distinctive blue flowers and feathery foliage that creates a haze of colour in a sunny border. H45cm (18in) S40cm (16in)

These distinctive circular translucent seedpods belong to a hardy biennial that’s a reliable self-seeder. Flowers are either purple or white from May-June. H90cm (3ft) S30cm (12in)

Climbing plant with bright yellow lantern-shaped flowers July-October, after which these silky tassel seedheads form. Ideal for a sunny wall or trellis. H4.5m (15ft) S3m (10ft)

A cultivated form of a prickly wildflower, this hardy perennial comes in pink, purple and white forms. Seedheads are designed for wind dispersal. H1.2m (4ft) S60cm (2ft)

A vigorous perennial often found in prairie planting schemes thanks to its whorled yellow flowers, drought-tolerance and long-lasting seedheads. H90cm (3ft) S75cm (30in)

Much-loved pink daisy-flowered perennial with large central cone, June-September. Prairie plant popular with bees and butterflies. H1.5m (5ft) S45cm (18in)