Galium verum subsp. verum (Lady's Bedstraw, Yellow Bedstraw) is a temperate Eurasian perennial in the Rubiaceae family producing honey-scented yellow flowers in July-August. Easily grown from seed with minimal pre-treatment requirements.
Before sowing
Stratification
fria
Fresh seed germinates better than dried seed; sow in autumn/fall or spring
Sowing
Substrate
Seed starting mix, compost, peat-free compost
Depth
superficie
Moisture
media
Container
Trays, pots
What to expect
Step 1
Pre-treat the seed
Step 2
Sow at superficie
Day 7–21
Seedlings emerge
Tips
Sow seed onto surface of well-lit area; keep moist; best sown immediately when ripe in late summer or in spring; dried seed germinates poorly; no stratification needed (ND = no dormancy); seeds are tiny (less than 0.5mm); light is beneficial for germination
Sources: PFAF (Plants for a Future), BBC Gardeners' World Magazine, Agroforestry Research Trust, PlantIn, Plantiary, WildWay
