Yellow Rattle Plant Plugs. Yellow Rattle Native British Wildflower Plug Plants Meadowmania UK Yellow rattle (Rhinanthus minor) naturally controls grass growth, allowing wildflowers to thrive A hemi-parasitic plant, its roots penetrate the roots of surrounding grasses, drawing water and nutrients from them, thereby.
Blooming Yellow Rattle Plant, Rhinanthus Angustifolius Stock Photo Image of alpine, natural from www.dreamstime.com
An annual root hemi-parasite that requires grass to grow, the plants here come supplied with fescues within the plug cells as host grasses The Life Cycle (a year) of Yellow Rattle: The seeds germinate in early spring and grow quickly As the roots develop, it seeks out the roots of plants growing nearby, especially grasses Once it makes contact, Yellow Rattle draws water and nutrients from the nearby plants This leaves space for flowers to grow Then large bees, especially bumblebees, move in and pollinate the flowers of yellow.
Reduce grass competition, help wildflowers flourish Plant into existing meadows or alongside other wildflower plants in the spring to create a rich and diverse range of native species The plant plugs here come supplied with fescues within the plug cells as host plant grasses
How to grow Yellow Rattle Plantlife. Yellow Rattle plugs will be available from late March or April to late May when they should be planted straight out into your lawn or meadow; cut your grass low first and remove the cuttings before planting Establishing Yellow Rattle in a Meadow Planting yellow rattle plugs is a good way to introduce this very beneficial species to your meadow or wildflower space
Greater Yellow Rattle Plant Care & Growing Basics Water, Light, Soil, Propagation etc. PlantIn. Yellow Rattle's pale yellow, bell-shaped flowers make it a beautiful and essential addition to any wildflower area An annual root hemi-parasite that requires grass to grow, the plants here come supplied with fescues within the plug cells as host grasses