Rattle Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

 Rattle is a charming native annual wildflower valued for its bright yellow tubular blooms and its role in creating diverse wildflower meadows. Botanically known as Rhinanthus minor, this unique plant thrives in naturalized landscapes, grasslands, and pollinator gardens. It flowers from late spring through summer, attracting bees and other beneficial insects while adding vibrant seasonal color to meadow plantings.

Features

• Produces bright yellow tubular flowers
• Excellent for wildflower meadows and naturalized landscapes
• Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators
• Ideal for grasslands, borders, and native gardens
• Easy-to-grow annual wildflower
• Adds seasonal color and ecological value
• Suitable for cool temperate climates

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Rhinanthus minor
• Common Name (US): Yellow Rattle, Hay Rattle, Little Yellow Rattle
• Seed Type / Variety: Native Annual Wildflower
• Growth Habit: Upright annual herb
• USDA Zones: 3-8
• Planting Season: Fall or Early Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: September-November or February-March
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: September, October, November, February, March
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30-90 days; requires cold stratification and cool, moist soil for successful germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, low-fertility sandy or loamy soil (pH 5.5-7.5)
• Watering Needs: Low to Moderate; keep soil lightly moist during establishment
• Mature Plant Size: 8-20 inches tall and 6-12 inches wide
• Plant Spacing: 6-12 inches apart