Spreading Bedstraw
Galium humifusum
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Belarus, Bulgaria, China, Cyprus, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Palestine, Romania, Russia, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
Convallaria majalis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Galium
- Species:
- Galium humifusum
- USDA Symbol:
- GAHU3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white, greenish-white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky, open habitats
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification. Light may aid germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI