Grow the distinctive whorled foliage and tiny white flowers of cleavers in a managed herb bed or wildlife corner. Also called sticky willy or catchweed bedstraw, this annual is a good choice for gardeners who enjoy observing unusual plants through the cool growing season.
- 50 seeds for a dedicated outdoor growing area.
- Recognizable star-like leaf whorls and scrambling stems.
- Suitable for fall or late-winter sowing where local conditions allow.
What's in the Pack
One packet of 50 Cleavers seeds (Galium aparine). Seeds for planting only. No live plant, pot or growing medium is included. The photograph shows established foliage and flowers, not the contents of the packet.
Growing Information
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Botanical name: Galium aparine.
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Life cycle: Annual; may grow as a winter annual in suitable climates.
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Light: Sun to partial shade.
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Soil: Fertile soil that retains moisture without remaining waterlogged.
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Habit: Scrambling stems with small hooked hairs that cling to nearby vegetation, clothing and animal fur.
Planting & Care
- Choose a contained, clearly marked area away from crops you do not want it to scramble over.
- Sow outdoors in fall or late winter when the ground can be worked. Lightly cover the seeds with soil rather than leaving them exposed.
- Keep the seedbed evenly moist. Emergence depends on temperature and seed dormancy; allow seasonal temperature changes to take their course.
- Thin crowded seedlings and guide stems away from neighboring plants.
- Remove plants before seed ripens if you do not want them to reseed.
FAQ
Will I receive a living plant?
No. You receive 50 seeds for growing your own plants.
Will it spread?
Cleavers can self-seed freely and become weedy. Grow it in a managed area and remove developing seed heads to control spread.
When will the seeds sprout?
Timing varies with the seed and local conditions. Cool-season sowing is appropriate; no fixed germination date or rate is promised.
Is this a prepared herbal remedy?
No. This product is seed for planting, not a tea, supplement or treatment.
