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Lady's Bedstraw (Galium verum)

Lady's Bedstraw

Galium verum

Non-foodZones 38groundcoverherb

Galium verum is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is widespread across most of Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia from Israel, Lebanon and Turkey to Japan and Kamchatka. It is naturalized in Tasmania, New Zealand, Canada, and the northern half of the United States.

Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

At a glance

Sunlight
Full sun
Water need
Low
Mature height
0.4 m
Maintenance
Low
Hardiness
USDA 3–8
Layers
groundcover, herb

Functional roles

pollinatorinsectarygroundcovermedicinal

Propagation

How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.

divisionseedeasy

When: Divide spring

Honey-scented golden froth in summer meadows; was used to curdle cheese and as a red dye.

Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.