Wall Bedstraw
Galium parisiense
Last reviewed: September 2026
Toxicity unknown
Wall Bedstraw (Galium parisiense) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–12" H × 2"–8" W
Bloom
May, Jun
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Native alternatives to Wall Bedstraw
Wall Bedstraw is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.
Before you buy
Your city may pay you to plant this
Cities and water utilities offer rebates for replacing lawn with native and water-wise plants. We track 452 programs across 44 states, each with a link to the provider and the date we last checked it.
Find rebates in your areaWall bedstraw is a small annual forb that forms low, spreading patches in sunny areas. It produces tiny white flowers in late spring and early summer and requires minimal water once established. This delicate plant works well as a groundcover in naturalized areas.
In an HOA neighborhood
Wall Bedstraw takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Very small size makes it appear weedy
- Annual growth habit creates bare spots
- Informal spreading appearance conflicts with manicured landscapes
Wildlife value
The small flowers attract bees and beetles during its May to June bloom period. Its low growth provides shelter for beneficial insects.
Common questions
- How much sun does Wall Bedstraw need?
- Wall Bedstraw grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Wall Bedstraw bloom?
- Wall Bedstraw blooms in May and June.
- What pollinators does Wall Bedstraw attract?
- Wall Bedstraw draws bees and beetles.
- Is Wall Bedstraw HOA-friendly?
- Wall Bedstraw takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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