Twinleaf Bedstraw

Galium bifolium

Twinleaf Bedstraw

Vivian Parker

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rubiaceae
Genus:
Galium
Species:
Galium bifolium

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may, jun, jul, aug, sep
Bloom Colors:
White
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers forested or shaded areas

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Seeds are placed in cold moist stratification for winter months. Germination occurs in spring.

Establishment: G. biflorum is found east of the Cascade mountains in the western United States.

Source: npn.rngr.net