Pitcher Flower Seeds
Marsh Bedstraw
Marsh Bedstraw
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Very thin and delicate plants growing lacey stems and thin whorls of leaves. Very tiny white flowers in little bunches grow through its life cycle.
Plants resemble Baby's breath, but much tinier!
This plant prefers wetter areas, but is not restricted to wet habitats. Plants also tend to grow through and around other plants, so you may grow these in between larger garden plants to fill in any space.
Instructions
Seeds can be started any time in spring or summer.
Scatter seeds outside and cover lightly with dirt, keeping moist until they sprout.
Plants need very little care and can be left to grow on their own.
Plants will self-seed in fall, and readily grow through the seasons with each self-seeding.
Plant information
| Scientific name | Galium palustre |
| Other names | --- |
| Life | Annual |
| Hardiness | Hardiness zone #5 |
| Provincial distribution | Native in Newfoundland |
| Growth |
Slender, frilly plants growing approximately 2-3 feet high |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| When to start | Outside after last frost |
| Light requirement | Moderate to full light |
| Watering | Water very often, at least 3 times a week |
| Soil | Prefers wetter, slightly acidic soil |
| Feeding | Little fertilizing needed |
