NORTHERN BEDSTRAW: Another
of the more common native flowers, Northern Bedstraw inhabits openings in the
Aspen forest and into the mixed grass prairie.
Sweet scented tiny white flower clusters appear in June. The plant apparently received its name from the fact that
early settlers used to stuff mattresses with it.
Another commonly used name is Sweet Woodruff. Easily propagated by seed, sow in early spring direct or seed
in late fall. Cover the seeds only
slightly and keep moist. Prefers
both full sun and partial shade and tolerates many different soil types.
To 60 cm tall. Rhizomatous in nature.
