Yellow rattle seed (Rhinanthus minor)

Name: Yellow rattle seed (Rhinanthus minor)
SKU: 16043
Price: 15.00 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

€15.00

Harvested from a beautiful meadow in the Burren by Burrenbeo Conservation Volunteers, these seeds of the valuable yellow rattle wildflowers are now available to buy in limited quantities – until stock lasts! Priority will be given to Trust members.

Yellow rattle/ Rhinanthus minor / gliográn is wonderful plant, a hemi-parasite which is also sometimes known as ‘the meadow maker’ for its famous ability to suppress the growth of grass and encourage a greater diversity of wildflowers to thrive. It is one of the most important plants you need for creating a natural wildflower meadow in your garden.

Only two packets can be bought per order and in line with best practice guidance, we recommend these seeds are used for sowing locally in Co.Clare and surrounding counties only.

Out of stock

Description

(Following instructions come with the seed packet)

Seeds need to be sown fresh so sow as soon as possible. A handful of seeds are enough for approx. 1m². You only need a few plants to grow in the first year as they’ll produce much more seed for you in following years.

Cut the grass as short as possible where you intend to sow. Remove hay or clippings and scarify with a rake to expose small patches of bare soil.
Scatter seeds by hand directly onto the soil surface and gently tread into the soil.
Do not mow the patch next spring to protect seedlings.
To manage a meadow for wildflowers keep the grass short in late autumn and winter and remove clippings.

For more information on creating and maintaining a wildflower meadow see https://pollinators.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Meadow-Guideline-2023-WEB.pdf