Rhinanthus Species, Greater Yellow Rattle

Rhinanthusangustifolius

Genus
Rhinanthus (ry-NAN-thus)
Species
angustifolius (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Parasites and Hemiparasites
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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(Zone 8a) | May 2009 | positive

This plant is very appreciated in my local Nature Reserve Bourgoyen, Gent, Belgium as it is an indicator that the soil in the hayfield p...Read More

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