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Galax

Genus

Also called Galax urceolata

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Galax
Photo: Ted Bodner, Southern Weed Science Society, Bugwood.org · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Days to germination7–14 days

“7-14 days to maturity” — beetleweed (Galax urceolata (Poir.) Brummitt) — Greenshoot

Lightpartial sun

“Partial sun to full shade is ideal for Galax urceolata” — Beetleweed (Galax urceolata) Care Guide: Pests, Diseases, Watering, Fertilizing & Toxicity — Keep It Thriving All Year

WaterFrequency: Every 2-3 days Amount: 1-2 inches per week Method: Drip irrigation or base watering preferred

“Frequency: Every 2-3 days Amount: 1-2 inches per week” — beetleweed (Galax urceolata (Poir.) Brummitt) — Greenshoot

Soil pH4.5–6

“Well-draining, acidic soil (pH 4.5 to 6.0)” — Galax urceolata Care Guide: Growing and Maintaining - Luna's Cozy Home

Spacing12–18 in

“spacing 12-18 inches” — beetleweed (Galax urceolata (Poir.) Brummitt) — Greenshoot

Height6–12 in

“typically 6 to 12 inches tall in leaf” — Galax (Galax urceolata): Native Plant Guide

Propagationseed, slow rhizome expansion

“slow rhizome expansion rather than self-seeding” — Galax (Galax urceolata): Native Plant Guide

TransplantAfter last frost

“Transplant: After last frost” — beetleweed (Galax urceolata (Poir.) Brummitt) — Greenshoot

Ready whenMature size reached, color is full

“Mature size reached, color is full” — beetleweed (Galax urceolata (Poir.) Brummitt) — Greenshoot

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