Galium rubioides (European bedstraw) is a species of plants in the family Rubiaceae, native to Europe and Asia. Natural distribution is from Austria and Croatia east to Russia and Turkey, plus the Caucasus, Western Siberia, Kazakhstan, northern China (Hebei, Heilongjiang, Henan, Jilin, Liaoning, Xinjiang) and the Amur region of Russia. The species is also reportedly naturalized in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.Galium rubioides is an erect herb up to 100 cm tall, with broad leaves up to 20 cm long and 15 cm wide, generally in whorls of 4. Fruits and roots have a reddish tinge.
How to keep Galium Rubioides.
Light
Northern bedstraw prefers sites with moderate sunlight. It can tolerate full sun, but too much light may scorch the leaves. Its native habitat, which is largely shaped by sunlight, reflects this light preference. A lack of sufficient sun can result in weaker growth and reduced vigor.
Temperature
Northern bedstraw is a hardy plant that does well in temperate climates. It performs best in a temperature range of 32 to 95 °F (0 to 35 °C). Seasonal temperature adjustments may be necessary to ensure optimal growth.
Fertilizer
The best time to fertilize a Northern bedstraw is in early spring, when it is coming out of dormancy and starting active growth. Fertilization supplies essential nutrients for healthy development. Although Northern bedstraw has fairly low fertilizer requirements, an annual application can improve its survival and encourage better, longer-lasting flowers.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Galium
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 2-10
- Mature Height
- 20 cm to 40 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm to 46 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- White, Yellow, Green
- Flower Size
- 2.54 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer
- Native Area
- Turkey, Sweden, India, Austria, Slovakia, Pakistan, Slovenia, Croatia, Belarus, Russia, Germany, Iceland, Estonia, Koppen, Romania, Latvia, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Armenia, Poland, Ukraine, Serbia, China, Lithuania, Norway, Afghanistan, Italy, Kazakhstan, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Japan, Mongolia, Finland, Iran, Ireland, United Kingdom, Hungary, Azerbaijan
Other names.
