Galium verum (Lady's Bedstraw, Yellow Bedstraw)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Galium |
| Species | verum |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to Europe and Southwestern Asia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 20 |
| Height | 10 - 50 cm |
| Spread | 10 - 50 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By seed or division. |
| Cultivation | Grows in moist, well-drained soil in full sunlight to partial shade. Can tolerate dry conditions. |
| Pests | Powdery mildew, rust and fungal leaf spot. |
| Notable Specimens | Royal Botanical Garden, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| 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. |
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