The tiny white flowers of this perennial form dozens of dense clusters about half an inch wide. The clusters are found at the tips of the many branches. Narrow Leaves from stems about a foot long arise in tufts from shallow horizontal rootstocks. Northern Bed Straw is edible, with a sweet smell and taste and can be eaten as a wild salad. Other variables are not edible as small hooks on stem are not palatble.
Sun Exposure | Prairie, Savanna |
Soil Moisture | Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic |
Bloom Time |
Summer June, July |
Bloom Color | White |
Max Height | 2 feet |
Wetland Code | FAC |
Germ Code | A |
Seeds Per Packet | 400 |
Seeds Per Ounce | 70,000 |
Edible Uses: Unknown
Medicinal Uses: Unknown
Herbal Uses: Unknown