DamavandPro Yellow Rattle Seeds (Rhinanthus minor): Grass-Suppressing Wildflower for Rich Meadows

From DamavandPro, these Yellow Rattle Seeds (Rhinanthus minor) are a UK native annual wildflower suited to meadows, grasslands and lawns. Often referred to as the ‘Meadow Maker’, Yellow Rattle is valued for its hemiparasitic habit, drawing nutrients from surrounding grasses to reduce their vigour and create space for a broader mix of wildflowers.

Best used in existing grass or new meadow mixes, this is a practical choice for gardeners as well as larger restoration and conservation projects. Sown from August to November onto short, open grass, the seeds require winter frost to germinate effectively in spring. Once established, Yellow Rattle self-seeds year after year, provided cutting is delayed until the characteristic rattle is heard in late summer.

Key features

• Annual hemiparasitic wildflower
• Helps reduce grass vigour by drawing nutrients from surrounding grasses
• Suitable for grasslands, meadows and lawns
• Supports biodiversity, including bees, butterflies and other pollinators
• Freshly harvested, cleaned and tested
• DEFRA registered and 100% UK native

Sizing

Recommended sowing rate: 0.5g–1g per m²

Care

Sow from August to November onto short, open grass. For continued self-seeding, wait until the rattle sounds in late summer before cutting.

Delivery information

• Free delivery is available on qualifying orders
• Next day delivery options available

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