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Hedge Bedstraw (Galium mollugo)

Galium mollugo, or Hedge Bedstraw, is a fast-growing perennial herb. It forms dense mats with sprawling stems and abundant clusters of tiny white flowers, thriving in mea

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Moderate watering, drought tolerant once established.

Soil

Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types, prefers loamy or sandy.

Temperature

Temperate, tolerant of a wide range.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low fertilizer needs, sparingly if soil is poor.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Water

Moderate watering, drought tolerant once established.

Soil

Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types, prefers loamy or sandy.

Temperature

Temperate, tolerant of a wide range.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low fertilizer needs, sparingly if soil is poor.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb, Creeper

Plant Category

Flowering, Medicinal, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

30-100 cm

Spread

50-150 cm

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Winter dormancy

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Whorled

Flower Size

2-3 mm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Rubia mollugo (L.) Baill.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGentianales
  • familyRubiaceae
  • genusGalium
  • speciesGalium mollugo
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

Generally considered non-toxic; young shoots are edible when cooked.

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