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Lady's Bedstraw

Lady's Bedstraw

Galium verum

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 4aZone 8b

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A low-growing perennial with needle-like foliage and tiny bright yellow flowers that bloom in summer. Historically used as a natural dye plant and attracts pollinators.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–2.5′ tall × 1.5–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Rubiaceae

Native Range

Eurasian

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Companion Planting

Plants well with