Overview
Galium lucidum is a scrambling stems annual biennial in the genus Galium, part of the Rubiaceae family, with narrow, whorled leaves foliage. Galium lucidum grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ground cover, woodland edges and meadows.
About
Galium lucidum is a species of plants in the Rubiaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal and Morocco to Greece, the range extending northwards into Germany.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Galium
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Galium lucidum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Scrambling stems
- Foliage
- Narrow, Whorled leaves
- Suggested uses
- Ground cover, Woodland edges, Meadows
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Galium lucidum
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-resistant
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Galium lucidum?
Galium lucidum prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Galium lucidum need?
Galium lucidum grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Galium lucidum hardy in the UK?
Galium lucidum has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Galium lucidum?
Seed, Division.
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- Galium asprellumrough bedstraw
- Galium incanum
- Galium megalospermum All.
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- Galium pumilumslender bedstraw
- Galium uliginosumfen bedstraw
- Galium verumlady's bedstraw
- Galium palustre subsp. elongatum