Forest Bedstraw
Galium sylvaticum
Family: Rubiaceae
Forest Bedstraw grows in partial shade and prefers moist woodland soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Forest Bedstraw
Forest Bedstraw growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist woodland soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Forest Bedstraw as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 120-180 days.
Plant Overview
Forest Bedstraw (Galium sylvaticum) is listed in the Rubiaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3733
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Forest Bedstraw is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist woodland soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 4-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-8
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Moist woodland soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is 1/8 inch. The listed time to maturity is 120-180 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-60 days
- Seed depth
- 1/8 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 120-180 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.