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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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugustSeptember
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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