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Common Cow-wheat

Common Cow-wheat

Melampyrum pratense

herbaceous part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 4aZone 8b

Common cow-wheat is a semi-parasitic wildflower with small yellow and purple flowers that bloom in summer. It typically grows in woodland margins and grasslands, preferring partial shade and moderate moisture.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1.5′ tall × 0.5–1′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 4aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

European native

Function & Care

wildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed

Companion Planting

Plants well with