About
This hardy perennial that forms a dense mat, with slender, upright stems 30–60 cm tall and narrow, green leaves growing in circles around the stem. Tiny, white, star-like flowers bloom in summer.
About the genus
Galium can be annuals or perennials, with weak, sometimes scrambling stems bearing whorls of narrow leaves and usually terminal panicles of small, white or yellow flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesWildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any, preferably moist, humus-rich soil in sun or part shade; may spread freely
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, sowing when ripe, or propagate by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free