Galium megalospermum, the Swiss bedstraw or big-seeded bedstraw, is a plant species in the Rubiaceae. It is native to the Alps in Central Europe (eastern France, Switzerland, Austria, southern Germany and northern Italy).Galium megalospermum is a low-lying plant rarely more than 5 cm tall, forming clumps, very often in narrow places between rocks. Leaves are whorled, usually 6 or 7 per node, egg-shaped, thick and fleshy. Flowers are white to cream-colored, with 4 or 5 petals.
Galium megalospermum has strong resistance to disease and is typically not susceptible to illnesses. Regarding care, this plant is fairly low maintenance. Planted outdoors it needs only light watering, and larger specimens usually do not require pruning; smaller plants, however, should be trimmed after they have bloomed. Galium megalospermumt is appropriate for anyone with outdoor space, like a garden or deck, and does not demand much gardening experience.
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