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Galium boreale
A cheerful perennial that fills Alberta roadsides, meadows, and open woods with frothy white clusters of tiny four-petaled flowers from June through August. Spreads by rhizomes and seed to form loose colonies — excellent for naturalizing. Drought-tolerant once established. Historically used to stuff mattresses, hence 'bedstraw.'
Quick Facts
Distribution
Province-wide, Zone 2
Light
Full sun to part shade
Bloom Time
June–Aug
Soil
Tolerates most soils, including clay; prefers well-drained
Water
Drought-tolerant once established
Pet Safe— Generally considered safe around pets.
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Seed (4–6 weeks cold stratification, or direct-sow in fall), rhizome cuttings in spring, or division of mature plants
Spacing
30–45 cm
