Northern Bedstraw (Galium boreale)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Wildflowers

Northern Bedstraw
Galium boreale

Northern Bedstraw
Northern Bedstraw
 
Features

Clusters of small white flowers and leaves in whorls of 4.

 
 
Culture

Partial shade; moist, well drained soils. Avoid poorly drained soils.

 
 
Mature Height
1-2 Feet
 
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8 
 
Bloom Color
White
 
 
Bloom Season
May - August
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.
 
Additional Notes

Found along shorelines, stream banks and rocky soils. Self seeds and spreads underground.