Description
| Family: | Orobanchaceae |
| Plant Type: | Hardy annual |
| Cultivation: | Requires low to moderately fertile soil and full sun |
| Comment: | May be shaded out by tough and tussocky grasses |
| More successful in prepared meadow sowings |
Rhinanthus minor (Yellow rattle, Hay rattle, Penny grass, Cock’s comb)
€3.00
This semi-parasite of grasses has yellow tubular blooms with purple or white teeth on the upper lip. Unstalked serrate leaves are borne on black, spotted stems. The bladder like seed heads rattle when shaken.
Height & Spread: 20-50cm
Wildflower: A widespread, native Irish species.
Uses: Often used to aid species diversity in wildflower meadows. May require repeat sowings to successfully predate on stronger grass species. 20-50cm x
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