Lady's Bedstraw
Galium verum
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Lake District
Season
Year-round. Flowers June to September.
Best time of day
Any. That yellow.
Lake District
Grassland. Roadside. Throughout the Lakes. That yellow. Whorled leaves. June to September. Smells of hay when dried. Used to stuff mattresses. Common.
UK population
Widespread. Common.
Overview
Lady's bedstraw is yellow. Whorled leaves. Grassland. Roadside. June to September. Smells of hay when dried. Used to stuff mattresses. Hence the name. Common.
At a Glance
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Habitat | Grassland · Roadside · Dry bank |
| UK population | Widespread. Common. |
| Lake District | Grassland. Roadside. Throughout the Lakes. That yellow. Whorled leaves. June to September. Smells of hay when dried. Used to stuff mattresses. Common. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Grassland, roadside. Throughout the Lakes. That yellow. Whorled leaves. Smells of hay when dried.
Identification
Yellow. Whorled leaves. Grassland. Smells of hay when dried.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Grassland. That yellow. Whorled leaves. June to September. Common.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.