sweetscented bedstraw
Galium odoratum
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Filtered shade, Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Sandy Loamy Clay
Fruits:
green,brown Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Sweetscented bedstraw (Galium odoratum) plants do best when provided with frequent and consistent water. Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry. During the hotter months, the plant may need to be watered every few days to help keep the soil evenly moist. During the cooler months, you may only need to water every few weeks. Be careful not to let the plant sit in water, as this can cause root rot. Make sure the soil drains well and does not become overly saturated.
sunlight
Sweetscented bedstraw (Galium odoratum) prefers full sunlight for optimal growth. The plant thrives in areas with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day during the growing season. It is important to note that too much direct sunlight can be damaging to this species. During the hottest part of the day, it should be protected with some shade in order to prevent sunburn.
pruning
Sweetscented bedstraw should be pruned in late winter or early spring. The objective of pruning is to maintain an attractive shape, promote new growth, and encourage more flowers. Pruning should involve removing about 1-third of the oldest stems at the base of the shrub. This should be done by cutting the stems just above an outward facing bud to encourage new growth. For additional shaping, selectively remove suckers (new vertical shoots) and stems growing in an undesirable direction.
