Galium boreale

Northern Bedstraw

Whorls of leaves under delicate white flowers. Plants are edible and quite palatable. Typically hairless, some other ecotypes have a minimal amount of down.

  • Height: 18" – 24"
  • Width: 12" – 18"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: White
  • Bloom Time: June, July
  • Hardiness Zone: 2 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Salt Tolerant
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
    • Attracts Butterflies
  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Mound
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Wet Prairie
    • Mesis Prairie
    • Savanna
    • Woodland
  • Flower Color

    • White
  • Flower Hue

    • Medium
  • Flower Type

    • Cyme
  • Flower Height

    • 18" to 24"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Fine
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 1/4" or Less
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Prune Time

    • Jan/Feb/March
  • Growth Rate

    • Fast
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg