Galium triflorum, commonly known as Fragrant Bedstraw, is a perennial herb native to a variety of habitats including moist deciduous forests, mixed woodlands, forest edges, and shaded riparian zones in northern Europe, eastern Asia, the Middle East, and North America. It typically grows to a height of 6-24 inches (15-60 cm) and spreads via stolons, forming a mat-like ground cover. The plant features whorled leaves in groups of six and produces small, white, inconspicuous flowers from late spring to early summer. The flowers are followed by single, two-lobed fruiting peduncles. Fragrant Bedstraw is known for its pleasant scent, especially when dried, and its foliage that turns bronze in the fall.

Fragrant Bedstraw is valued for its ability to cover ground quickly, making it useful for erosion control and as a filler in shaded garden areas or woodland settings. It requires minimal maintenance, thriving in part shade to full shade and preferring moist, well-drained soils. While it is not typically grown for its flowers, which are not particularly showy, its aromatic quality when dried makes it a traditional choice for freshening linens and repelling pests in stored clothing. However, it is considered a noxious weed in several northeastern US states due to its aggressive spreading habit. Gardeners should be cautious when introducing it to their landscapes and consider its potential invasiveness.CC BY-SA 4.0