Wild Parsnip seeds pastinaca sativa – grows best in the semi-shade of hedgerows or garden meadow. It is a competitive species and useful for growing in areas where other wildflowers many not flourish such as sites with lush vegetation or high soil fertility. Wild Parsnip is a tall growing species with yellow-greenish flowers that appear from June to August. Plants will attract a range of insect life including bees. Wild Parsnip looks best growing with wildflowers such as Red Campion., Teasel, Hedge Woundwort, Cow Parsnip and Cow Parsley.