Hairy Bedstraw
Galium pilosum
Family: Rubiaceae
Hairy Bedstraw grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers dry woodland soil. Water needs: Low.
How to Grow Hairy Bedstraw
Hairy Bedstraw growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Dry woodland soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Hairy 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
Hairy Bedstraw (Galium pilosum) 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 Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3729
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Hairy Bedstraw is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Dry woodland soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 4-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Dry woodland soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Low
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.