Lady’s Bedstraw – Galium verum

Galium verum
Full Sun Partial Sun Loved by Pollinators Perennial

Yellow flowers which attract a host of butterflies, moths and bees during the summer

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1 x 10.5cm Potted Plant £4.25 In Stock
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The common name of this pretty wildflower is steeped in legend. It was said that the Virgin Mary had to lie on a bed of it, in the manger at Bethlehem, because the donkey that had carried her there had eaten all the other fodder. This gave rise to the idea that it would ensure an easy childbirth.  The flowers are an enchanting shade of yellow, and during the summer months they attract a host of butterflies, moths and bees.  Another of the plant’s names is ‘Cheese Rennet’ because it can be used to curdle milk.  John Gerard, in his 1597 Herball, records that it was used for this purpose in Cheshire and in Scotland.

Grows best in a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Latin Name:
Galium verum
Common Name:
Lady's Bedstraw
Position:
Grows best in a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
Soil:
Chalk, Clay, Sand, Loam
Height:
50cm (40"), Spread 50cm (40")
Flowers:
Yellow
Planting:
Water generously before planting in a hole large enough to accommodate the rootball without disturbing it
Care Tips:
Keep well-watered until established
J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • Plant Indoors
  • Plant Outside
  • Flowers/Harvest
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