Lady's bedstraw.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial herb

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

2 to 3 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 8

Floración

Early to late summer

Cuidados

Plant this in a spot that gets plenty of sunshine and ensure the soil drains well. Keep an eye out for aphids during the growing season, though it's generally a tough plant. It spreads by rhizomes, so give it enough room to roam.

Riego

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

A light application of compost in early spring is usually plenty.

Poda

Cut back the stems after flowering to keep the plant tidy.

Trasplante

Repot if the plant becomes root-bound or needs division to control its spread.

Suelo

Well-draining sandy or loamy soil

pH del suelo

Neutral to alkaline

Temperatura

-30 a 30°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years.

Fragancia

Intensa

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

This plant is generally considered non toxic but should be used with caution.

Niños

The stems have tiny, rough hairs that can be abrasive to sensitive skin, so it is best to keep children from handling it excessively.

Alérgenos por contacto

Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from the tiny hooked hairs on the stems.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen may trigger mild reactions in sensitive individuals during peak bloom.

Comestibilidad

While historically used in cheese making, consult a professional before consuming any part of this plant.

Cómo identificarla

• Tiny bright yellow flowers
• Whorls of needle-like leaves
• Square stems with fine hairs
• Honey-like fragrance when blooming

Altura

0,3 a 1m

Anchura

0,3 a 0,6m

Hojas

dark green, evergreen

Flores

yellow, 0,2 a 0,4cm

Frutos

black, late summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and can cause leaf curling.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

division, seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

The foliage remains green in mild winters. Simply trim back any dead or straggly stems in early spring to encourage fresh growth.

En maceta

It grows well in containers but requires a pot at least 20 cm deep to accommodate its spreading roots.

Plant in drifts with other sun loving perennials to create a stable, low maintenance meadow patch.

Buenas compañeras

• Yarrow — They share similar soil and sun requirements in meadow settings.
• Ox-eye Daisy — They provide a classic wildflower meadow aesthetic.

Especies parecidas

• Galium odoratum — It is a close relative but prefers shady, moist conditions.

Ciencia

Familia

Rubiaceae

Género

Galium

Orden

Gentianales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Europe, temperate Asia, and North Africa.

Conservación

This plant is common and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in dry, grassy habitats and sandy soils where it competes well with other low growing meadow plants.

Valor para la fauna

larval host plant, nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, polillas, escarabajos

Usos

ground cover, pollinator gardens, meadow plantings, dried floral arrangements

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does it spread easily?

Yes, it spreads by rhizomes and can be quite vigorous in ideal conditions.

Can I grow it in shade?

It prefers full sun but will tolerate light shade.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Galium comes from the Greek word for milk, referring to its historical use in curdling milk for cheese. The specific epithet verum means true or genuine.

Bueno saberlo

• It was once used to stuff mattresses because the scent repels fleas.
• The roots produce a red dye similar to madder.
• It is a member of the coffee family.

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