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Common Cow-wheat

Common Cow-wheat

Melampyrum pratense

herbaceousβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 4a – Zone 8b

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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
0.5–1.5β€² tall Γ— 0.5–1β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Orobanchaceae

Native Range

European native

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

Summer

Companion Planting

Plants well with