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Genus: Galium Species: boreale Common Name: Northern Bedstraw Family: Rubiaceae Order: Gentianales Native: North America Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1 to 3 feet Width: 1 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: White Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 4-8 Note: This plant is suitable for shaded areas of perennial borders, and in woodland or cottage gardens. Northern Bedstraw does poorly in heavy soils. Prefers partly shady to shady, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.