Yellow rattle is one of our top planting suggestions for September 🪇 This often overlooked plant is a key part of wildflower habitats. It is perfect for long-tongued bumblebees such as the Garden bumblebee, Common carder bumblebee and even the rare Shrill carder bumblebee (as seen here). It also helps other wildflowers grow for shorter-tongued bumblebees. ℹ️ It’s easy to grow. Scatter, tread—but don’t cover—the seed into bare soil. To prepare the area, just use a rake to scrape back the surface

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