Heath Bedstraw

An uncommon perennial weed of lesser maintained and neglected turf surfaces, growing as a mat forming weed. Its scientific name is Galium saxatile. It typically has 6 leaves arranged in a whorl fashion around the stem. The main flowering period is June to August, with very small white flowers. It has preference for dry, sandy, acidic soils (considered a calcifuge), in open to lightly shaded conditions.