Bald Bedstraw
Galium orizabense
- Native to:
- Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Mexico, Panamá, United States, Venezuela
iNaturalist: © mjpapay (iNaturalist #288978770)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Galium
- Species:
- Galium orizabense
- USDA Symbol:
- GAOR2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to mountainous regions, prefers organic matter