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Galium saxatile (Heath bedstraw)

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Species
G. saxatile is a compact, mat-forming, herbaceous perennial, often considered to be a weed, with square stems bearing small, whorled, ovate to lance-shaped, dark green leaves and loose, branching clusters (cymes) of four-petalled, white flowers throughout summer.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.2 m 0.4 m 1 year
0 ft 1 ft 1 year

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in well-drained or moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun or partial shade.

Suggested uses

Ground Cover, Rock, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Underplanting, Wildflower

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Mat-forming, Compact

Native to

Europe, Great Britain, Asia, Algeria, Morocco

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Foliage is scented.

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

No pruning required.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Propagation

Sow seed in containers in a shaded cold frame in spring. Divide in autumn or early spring. Habitats include grassland, heaths, rocky areas, open woodland or on disturbed and derelict ground.

Pests

Generally pest free.

Diseases

Generally disease free.

Let self-seed if desired

Plant container grown plants in moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Plant in acidic soil

Plant in acid soils that are moist but well-drained

Sow seed in situ

Persistent hoeing to weaken weeds

Mow out perennial weeds

Prevent seed bearing flowers from forming

Plant in full sun or partial shade (autumn or spring)

Sow seeds in a cold frame in spring

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