Common Cow-Wheat
Melampyrum pratense
Also known as
Common cow-wheat, Cow-wheat
20140625Melampyrum pratense1 by AnRo0002 (CC0)
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 50cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
1 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter


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Common Cow-Wheat Overview
Melampyrum pratense is a herbaceous annual plant in the Orobanchaceae family. It produces bright yellow, tubular flowers and slender, grass-like leaves. It has a branching habit and doesn't typically exceed half a metre in height and spread.
How to propagate Common Cow-Wheat
Seed
Propagate by seed.
Special features of Common Cow-Wheat
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Common Cow-Wheat
Meadows