Description
Northern Bedstraw
Scientific Name: Galium boreale
Add a delicate native wildflower to your landscape with Northern Bedstraw (Galium boreale), found in meadows and open ground throughout British Columbia. Its frothy white flower clusters bring a soft, airy texture to native plantings.
Northern Bedstraw is well adapted to the moist to moderately dry soils of Interior BC. Its whorled leaves and fragrant white blooms make it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, meadows, and riparian plantings.
Growing naturally in meadows, streamsides, and forest edges, this spreading wildflower feeds pollinators and fills in naturalized plantings with delicate seasonal bloom.
Features
- Native to British Columbia and much of Canada
- Frothy white fragrant flower clusters
- Fine whorled foliage and airy texture
- Spreads to fill meadows and edges
- Tolerates moist to moderately dry sites
- Attracts native bees and beneficial insects
- Ideal for pollinator and meadow plantings
Growing Information
Mature Height: 20 to 60 cm (8 to 24 in)
Spread: 30 to 60 cm (12 to 24 in)
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Moist to moderately dry, well-drained soils
Moisture Requirements: Low to moderate
Hardiness Zone: 2 to 7
Ecological Benefits
Northern Bedstraw provides nectar and pollen for native bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, and its spreading habit adds groundcover and diversity to meadows and edges. This species supports pollinator habitat and riparian restoration.
Please note: As a native plant, size and appearance may vary depending on the season and stage of growth.
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