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Northern Bedstraw

Northern Bedstraw

Galium boreale

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 3bZone 8b

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Northern Bedstraw is a delicate wildflower perennial with small white flowers and narrow leaves arranged in whorls. It thrives in open, sunny locations and is well-suited for native plant gardens and naturalized areas.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Rubiaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Northern North America

Native to: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with