Twinleaf Bedstraw
Galium bifolium
- Native to:
- Canada, United States
iNaturalist: © alisonnorthup (iNaturalist #29033643)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Galium
- Species:
- Galium bifolium
- USDA Symbol:
- GABI
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
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
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
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