Rhinanthus minor (Yellow rattle)
Rhinanthus minor (Yellow rattle)
Yellow rattle. An annual, yellow flowering plant that grows in meadows. It weakens grasses, encouraging the growth of wild flowers. Seed collected summer 2025. Around 140 seeds per packet
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£ 2.50
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100% Peat Free
Description
Yellow rattle is an annual, yellow flowering plant that is grown in perennial wildflower meadows. It weakens grasses, encouraging the growth of wild flowers. Sow fresh in late summer or autumn, after the meadow has been cut. Will steadily self-seed once established. Around 140 seeds per packet.
At A Glance
| Common Name | Yellow rattle |
| Type | Hardy Annual |
| Height | 30cm to 60cm |
| Colour | yellow |
| Spread Rate | moderate |
| Flowering | mid summer |
| Soil Type | normal,drained,moist |
| Aspect | part shade,sun |
| Pollination | Attractive to pollinators |
Sue's Notes
This a pretty plant in its own right, but it's main purpose is to help weaken grasses and allow space for wild flower plants to develop. Note that this is for grassy, perennial wildflower areas. Our seed is freshly collected from our own meadows. It needs to overwinter in or on the soil. When the grass has been cut, in late summer or autumn, roughen up the surface and sprinkle the seeds on the surface.