Melampyrum sylvaticum
Melampyrum sylvaticum
Melampyrum
Orobanchaceae
Native Plants
Small cow-wheat is a hemiparasitic annual wildflower of European woodland understories, requiring the presence of specific host plant roots to thrive — making it very challenging to cultivate outside its natural habitat. It prefers part shade and consistently moist, humus-rich soils in naturalistic or woodland garden settings. This plant is best suited to experienced gardeners attempting habitat restoration projects.
Care Requirements
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
—
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Evenly Moist; Water Moderately And Avoid Waterlogging
Soil pH
4 – 4.5
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Austria
Baltic States
Belarus
Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
East European Russia
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Netherlands
North European Russi
Northwest European R
Norway
Poland
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
Sources
Data: trefle
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