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    • Photo of Galium verum flower, foliage by Forestfarm

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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    Galium odoratum

    aka Sweet Scented Bedstraw, Sweet Woodruff

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - high
    Photo of Galium odoratum flower by Hendrike
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    Galium aristatum

    aka Awned Bedstraw, False Baby's Breath

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Galium aristatum flower by SB_Johnny
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