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Galium verum

Also Known As

  • Lady's Bedstraw

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Galium verum plant details

Galium verum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Galium verum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rubiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Galium verum

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clusters of tiny yellow flowers topping 1-2' stems of whorled green leaves give a good display in late summer on this tough wild-lander; also a producer of red and yellow dyes and thought to have been used in the Christmas manger. S/M-D/GDr

Gardening facts about Galium verum plant

How to Grow Galium verum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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