Rubia peregrina
Rubia peregrina, known as wild madder, is a perennial ornamental plant that thrives in full sun and requires medium water. It grows to a height of 0.5–1.5 m and is suitable for USDA zones 6–9. This plant prefers loamy, sandy, or chalky soils and blooms from June to September with green and yellow flowers.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Chalky
Height
0.5–1.5 m
Spread
0.4–0.6 m
Zones
6–9
Flower colors
Wild madder is a vigorous climber or trailer that can be used to cover walls, fences, or spread as ground cover. It is drought-tolerant once established but performs best with consistent moisture. Prune to control its size and spread. It can be invasive in some conditions, so consider its placement carefully. The plant is generally pest and disease-free.