Hedge bedstraw
Galium mollugo
Galium
Rubiaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–10
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This sprawling perennial produces masses of tiny white flowers that attract beneficial insects. Excellent for wildflower gardens and natural areas where it can spread as groundcover. Requires minimal care once established and tolerates various soil conditions.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Prefers Well-Draining Soil
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Albania
Altay
Argentina Northeast
Austria
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
Bulgaria
Buryatiya
California
Central European Rus
Corse
Crozet Is.
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
East European Russia
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 14, 2019 by juan llanos (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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