White bedstraw - Galium album (Care, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

White bedstraw

Also known as: Great lady's bedstraw, False baby's-breath

An annual, white bedstraw is found in pastures and grassy banks across Europe. It grows clusters of yellowish or whitish flowers on top of square, hairless stems. Planted en masse or growing wild in pastures, these flowers make an impressive sight.

Scientific classification

Species

White bedstraw (Galium album)

Gentians, dogbanes, madders, and allies

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Summer, Early fall

Bloom Time

30 cm to 1 m

Plant Height

3 mm to 5 mm

Flower Size

White, Yellow, Green

Flower Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Images of White bedstraw

Distribution of White bedstraw

Distribution Map

White bedstraw is a plant native to Europe and widely introduced to various regions in the northern parts of the continent. It has successfully established itself in areas characterized by temperate climates. Additionally, white bedstraw is known to be cultivated, suggesting its propagation beyond natural means in regions suited to its growth requirements.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Introduced

No species reported

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Habitat

Meadows and fields

Care Guide for White bedstraw

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: White bedstraw thrives in moderately moist soil, requiring weekly watering to maintain vitality. As an outdoor plant from temperate regions, it benefits from natural rainfall, crucial for its growth and flowering during the active season.

Fertilize: To optimize white bedstraw's growth, apply balanced fertilizer once in early spring and mid-summer. Use light feedings, as excess can harm white bedstraw. Adjust feeding according to seasonal changes and distribute granules evenly to avoid root burn, enhancing white bedstraw's health and resilience.

Pruning: White bedstraw benefits from periodic pruning to manage dense growth and enhance flowering. Early spring trimming promotes air circulation, while late spring light pruning encourages blooms. Regular pinching maintains compactness, prevents legginess, and controls spread, ensuring garden aesthetics and plant health.

Propagation: White bedstraw is propagated by sowing fresh seeds due to declining germination rates with age. Surface sowing in well-drained soil is essential, as white bedstraw requires light to germinate. Maintaining steady moisture without waterlogging promotes healthy growth, and thinning seedlings post-germination is recommended.

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