Also known as Bedstraw · 38 gardener saves

Galium: the varieties gardeners actually grow

Galium, the genus most gardeners know as bedstraw. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.

1 varietiesZones 4–8Shade friendly

The 1 most-saved Galium varieties

Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.

Galium questions

How many types of Galium are there?

The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Galium varieties. The most popular — ranked by 38 real gardener saves — are shown first above.

What zones does Galium grow in?

Across its varieties, Galium covers USDA Zones 4–8. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.

When does Galium bloom?

Most Galium varieties bloom in late spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.

Which Galium should I choose?

Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.

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Design with Galium in your own yard

Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.

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