Galium — 10 species
Botanical species in the genus Galium recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Galium aparine
Galium aparine
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a loose moist leafy soil in some shade. Plants tolerate dry soils, but they quickly become scorched when growing in full sun. They do not thrive in a hot climate.
Full cultivation guide →Galium boreale
Galium boreale
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a loose moist leafy soil in some shade. Tolerates dry soils but the leaves quickly become scorched when growing in full sun. This species does not thrive in a hot climate.
Full cultivation guide →Galium gracile
Galium gracile
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a loose moist leafy soil in some shade.
Full cultivation guide →Galium mollugo
Galium mollugo
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a loose moist leafy soil in some shade. Tolerates dry soils but the leaves quickly become scorched when growing in full sun. This species does not thrive in a hot climate.
Full cultivation guide →Galium odoratum
Galium odoratum
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a loose moist leafy soil in some shade. Tolerates dry soils but the leaves quickly become scorched when growing in full sun. This species does not thrive in a hot climate.
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Galium spurium
Galium spurium
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a loose moist leafy soil in some shade. Tolerates dry soils but the leaves quickly become scorched when growing in full sun. This species does not thrive in a hot climate.
Full cultivation guide →Galium tinctorium
Galium tinctorium
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. However, judging by its native range, it is likely to succeed outdoors at least in the milder areas of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Galium triflorum
Galium triflorum
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a loose moist leafy soil in some shade. Tolerates dry soils but the leaves quickly become scorched when growing in full sun. This species does not thrive in a hot climate.
Full cultivation guide →Galium verum
Galium verum
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a loose moist leafy soil in some shade, but it tolerates a position in full sun. Plants are tolerant of dry soils, but do not thrive in a hot climate. They dislike very acid soils.
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