Yorkshire fog

Big Blue Sky

I have been trying to establish a meadow on my front lawn, and one of the plants that appeared uninvited was Yorkshire fog, or at least that’s how I identified this plant 



Just wondering if there is a danger of it becoming invasive and forcing out less robust plants? The meadow is still in the making, but I have a few yellow rattles and some other wild flowers, so I don’t want to endanger the process. Plus my front lawn is tiny, so not much space for big plants. 

Any experience with this plant please?

pansyface

In its home county of Yorkshire, Yorkshire fog can be seen growing on the moors, acre after acre of it. When in bloom, it is a beautiful sight. But it’s a moorland plant and a real toughie. Yes, it will try to take over. But if you have the yellow rattle there then it might be stifled a bit.

I planted yellow rattle to control my “meadow” grass. It did a fantastic job, but instead I am now overrun by something resembling a very large yarrow. I don’t know what it is but it is unkillable.

Big Blue Sky

Thank you @pansyface I might keep an eye on it then. Surprised a moorland plant decided to grow here - my “meadow” is incredibly dry, just a thin layer of soil on top of stony sandy ground. 

Will be collecting seeds from my yellow rattle - they are expensive to buy and frankly just a small amount of seeds germinated 😒

pansyface

The best way to get rattle to germinate is not to “collect” it - rather pick it off the plant when the seeds are light brown and throw them down onto the grass straightaway.