This is one of the most successful introductions/garden escapes in the UK. It likes waste places and rocky crevices and seems to be able to grow in any soil. Perhaps it doesn't arose such anti-alien plant feeling because it is such an insect attractant and, if it flowers at the right time, can be covered in butterflies such as Red Admirals, Tortoiseshells, Peacocks, Commas, various whites and Painted Ladies although blue butterflies don't seem to use it much.
Llandulas quarry 26th June 2005
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