Yellow Bedstraw

Galium verum
Rubiaceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

Description

Perennial reaching 3' in height with somewhat woody base; stems often decumbent; leaves in whorls of 6 to 8, linear, to 1/2" long, bristle-tipped, flowers yellow, borne throughout the summer, fruit smooth.

Source of plant

Audry O'Connor

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

other ethnobotanical uses, fragrance