Rhinanthus minor (Yellow Rattle)
- Loved by Garden Birds
- Loved by Pollinators
- Self-sows
This is the key to success with any wildflower meadow
Rather than going to the hassle of removing the topsoil, this is what I've used in my new mini wild flower meadow at Perch Hill. Sow it fresh in the autumn, straight into scarified patches of bare earth and then let it self-sow. Full sowing and mowing instructions will be sent with your order.
- 400 seeds is enough to cover 2.5m x 1m, or equivalent area
- Seed of UK origin
On occasion we may need to send you an alternative variety to the one shown, which will be selected by our growing team to ensure its suitability. It will be of equal or greater value to the original. Please contact our customer service team if there are any problems.
- Loved by Garden Birds
- Loved by Pollinators
- Self-sows
Product details
- Type
- Hardy Annual
- Position
- In Grass
- Soil
- Neutral - Alkaline
- Flowers
- June - September
- Height
- 45cm (18in)
- Common name
- Yellow Rattle
- Moisture
- Moist but Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- 15cm (6in)
- Cultivation
- Sow it fresh in the autumn, straight into scarified patches of bare earth and then let it self sow from one year to the next.
Care Tips
Create gaps of soil for the seeds to germinate in. You can easily eliminate or reduce Yellow Rattle if necessary by mowing before it's set seed. Well-managed grassland of low - medium fertility. Will struggle in overgrown or tussocky grassland.
Flowering Time
June - September
