Best time to see: mid May to mid Sep
Key facts
A grassland plant with (usually) spikes of blue - actually the sepals rather than the flowers - on spreading stems
Flowers come in a variety of colours, but dark blue is most common
Grows up to 10 cm high, with alternating pointed leaves
Extras
Once believed to increase the milk of nursing mothers
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Photo © Tony Gunton