Scotch Mist

Galium sylvaticum

Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun, aug
Bloom Colors:
white

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, Canada: Ontario, Quebec

Host Plant for Caterpillars

small argent and sable (Epirrhoe tristata)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist