Galium lanceolatum Plant Care
Galium lanceolatum Torr.
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Galium lanceolatum, commonly known as lanceleaf wild licorice or Torrey's wild licorice, is a species of flowering plant native to the eastern temperate regions of North America. The name 'wild licorice' comes from the species' taste, similar to that of true licorice.
Partial to full shade
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How do you care for Galium lanceolatum?
Galium lanceolatum grows best in partial to full shade.
Where Is the Galium lanceolatum Native To?
What Is the Galium lanceolatum?
Galium lanceolatum (Galium lanceolatum) belongs to the Rubiaceae family within the Galium genus. Galium lanceolatum is native to the eastern temperate regions of North America.
Galium lanceolatum displays a low-growing, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Galium lanceolatum produces small, white, star-shaped flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Galium lanceolatum Need?
Galium lanceolatum thrives in partial to full shade. Avoid placing Galium lanceolatum in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial to full shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Galium lanceolatum?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic matter content. Good drainage is essential for Galium lanceolatum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Galium lanceolatum?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Galium lanceolatum?
Galium lanceolatum can be propagated through seeds, division of roots, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to bermuda bedstraw plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Galium lanceolatum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Galium lanceolatum, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Galium lanceolatum?
Galium lanceolatum is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Galium lanceolatum Need?
Galium lanceolatum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 4a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 4a. Galium lanceolatum is native to the eastern temperate regions of North America.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4a – 8b
Keep exploring plants
Galium lanceolatum is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Galium genus — compare its care with other Galium species on PlantoScan.
Galium is part of the Rubiaceae plant family — browse all Rubiaceae genera and species.
Galium lanceolatum copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
More Galium Species
Other Galium species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Galium lanceolatum Torr., family Rubiaceae (first published in Fl. N. Middle United States : 168 (1824)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Galium lanceolatum, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 4a – 8b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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