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Galium mollugo (Hedge bedstraw)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Galium mollugo
Other names
Hedge bedstraw, False baby's breath, Great bedstraw, Sticky grass, Whip tongue, White bedstraw, White madder, Wild madder, Smooth bedstraw, Whorled bedstraw, Galium mollugo subsp. mollugo, Galium album
Genus
Galium Galium
Species
G. mollugo - G. mollugo is an upright perennial with square stems bearing whorls of six to eight small, oblong to ovate, mid to bright green leaves and, from late spring into summer, stalked, open panicles of small, white flowers with four petals.
Galium mollugo is: Deciduous
Habit
Ascending branches, Erect
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
No pruning required. Considered a weed and invasive in some introduced areas.
Propagation
Best to sow seed in situ in late summer or early autumn. Can be sown in spring but will be slow to germinate. Divide in spring or autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Galium mollugo (Hedge bedstraw) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Underplanting, Wildflower
Cultivation
Grows best in moist, fertile soil in partial shade but tolerates most soil conditions. Tolerates sun but leaves may scorch. Does not tolerate hot climates.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Galium mollugo
Other names
Hedge bedstraw, False baby's breath, Great bedstraw, Sticky grass, Whip tongue, White bedstraw, White madder, Wild madder, Smooth bedstraw, Whorled bedstraw, Galium mollugo subsp. mollugo, Galium album
Genus
Galium Galium
Species
G. mollugo - G. mollugo is an upright perennial with square stems bearing whorls of six to eight small, oblong to ovate, mid to bright green leaves and, from late spring into summer, stalked, open panicles of small, white flowers with four petals.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Ascending branches, Erect
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
No pruning required. Considered a weed and invasive in some introduced areas.
Propagation
Best to sow seed in situ in late summer or early autumn. Can be sown in spring but will be slow to germinate. Divide in spring or autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Galium mollugo (Hedge bedstraw) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Underplanting, Wildflower
Cultivation
Grows best in moist, fertile soil in partial shade but tolerates most soil conditions. Tolerates sun but leaves may scorch. Does not tolerate hot climates.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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