![]() ![]() The seed germinates on the surface of the soil in February or March. Its flowering period is between May and July, being at its peak in late June, It does not tolerate heavy shade as this delays germination. Its preferred habitat is dry fields or meadows. The plant is a sought-after species for conservationists, who try to encourage colonisation and promote biodiversity. It does not like rough ground when germinating and is therefore confined to the meadows by the hedges and verges where the grasses are not cut or grazed. In the process of hay-making the turning of the hay helps to spread this further. ![]() Naturally it does not spread far from its parent plant. Some of the seeds are therefore still encapsulated in the plant. Its spread, outside the meadow, is mainly by mechanical means by being caught on machinery, or in a crop such as hay, that has been harvested in July. It can be difficult to grow, but when the conditions are right it will spread rapidly. This is a pretty yellow flower found in traditional hay meadows throughout Northern Europe. This article aims to help you successfully grow Yellow Rattle. Yellow Rattle Seed Growing and Caring for your Yellow Rattle - Rhinanthus Minor ![]()
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