The wildflower meadow was sown in 1990 with a mix that included:

• Yellow Rattle;
• Wild Carrot;
• St John's Wort; and
• Spiny Rest Harrow

These plants could be found in meadows all over Suffolk before the extensive use of herbicides.

This meadow and other species rich meadows in the park are not cut until the flowers have had time to set seed.

The introduction of wildflowers, like birdsfoot trefoil, has boosted the numbers of butterflies recorded in the park. The common blue has been particularly successful.
 

For more information about Nowton Park visit:

• Arboretum
• Bird feeding area
• Events and activities
• Folly
• How to find us
• Lime Avenue 
• Maze
• Meadow pond
• School pond
• Totem pole
• Walled garden

For more information contact:

Parks
West Suffolk House
Western Way
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 3YU

Phone: 01284 757088
Fax: 01284 757066
Email: parks@stedsbc.gov.uk