White bedstraw (Galium album)
Care, watering, light and tips for White bedstraw on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About White bedstraw
Galium album, commonly known as White Bedstraw or stormaure, is a perennial herbaceous plant from the Rubiaceae family, characterized by its small white flowers arranged in panicles and its narrow leaves in whorls. It forms dense, delicate clumps, ideal for wild gardens, rockeries, or as ground cover in well-drained areas. Its abundant summer flowering adds an ethereal and luminous touch to the landscape.
Native range
Europe and temperate Asia
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils, even poor or calcareous ones, making it very adaptable. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out slightly between waterings, as it is drought-tolerant once established. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot. A common mistake is planting it in very rich and moist soils, which can lead to excessive growth and less flowering.
How to save a dying White bedstraw
- Warning signs
- Wilted, yellowed or blackened leaves, soft stems. May indicate over or under-watering.
- First aid
- Check soil moisture. If dry, water; if waterlogged, aerate roots. Repot if needed.
- What kills it
- Constant waterlogging or prolonged drought. It's sensitive to both extremes.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly. Adjusting watering and good drainage often revive it.