Common Cat’s-ear -hypochaens radicata– should be introduced into grassland and makes a perfect addition to a flowering lawn or mini-meadow. The flowers which appear from June to September, resemble small dandelions and are very attractive to Bees, and other insects. Common Cat’s ear is a low growing species and looks best growing with similar meadow plants such as Lawn daisies, Selfheal, Forget me nots and Cowslips.
COMMON CATSEAR Seeds
How to grow Common Cat’s-ear Seeds
Common Cat’s-ear seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, either outside, where they are to flower, or in seed trays and covered lightly with compost. Common Cat’s ear seeds are usually easy to germinate and the seedlings, which are quick to develop, can be pricked out and grown on, for planting out later in the year.type - perennial,
colour - Yellow, height - 75 to 100cms,
flowers June, July, August, September,
habitat - Dry Grassland (clay, loam),
Attracts Bees