GALLERY

ECHINACEA PURPUREA

Birds flock to feast on these prominent seed cones, which give rise to the coneflower’s name. H1.5m (5ft) S45cm (18in)

GERANIUM PHAEUM

The hooked seeds of this early-flowering hardy geranium are designed to be dispersed by animal couriers, on their fur. H and S1m (3ft 3in)

CIRSIUM RIVULARE

Fluffy seedheads follow the nectar-rich magenta flowers of the brook thistle, and attract finches and dunnocks. H1.2m (4ft) S60cm (2ft)