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Galium verum
Lady's Bedstraw, Yellow Bedstraw
Origin: Native to Europe and Southwestern Asia.
| Family |
| Rubiaceae |
| Genus |
| Galium |
| Species |
| verum |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2a - 8a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H4 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -35 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -30 - 20 |
| Height |
| 10 - 50 cm |
| Spread |
| 10 - 50 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Grows in moist, well-drained soil in full sunlight to partial shade. Can tolerate dry conditions. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Powdery mildew, rust and fungal leaf spot. |
| Habitat |
| Sandy meadows, rocky outcrops and roadsides. |
| Leaf Description |
| Narrow, bright green, needle-like leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Four petaled, bright yellow flower with a strong fragrance that grow in clusters on upright stems. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Royal Botanical Garden, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| By seed or division. |
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