Galium odoratum

Sweet Woodruff

Plant Type: Perennial

MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade to FULL shade

A vigorous ground cover for moist, shady areas. Tiny, white, star-shaped flowers appear above a carpet of finely cut green leaves. Flowers and foliage are fragrant.

Height

8-12"

Spread

spreads

Growth Habit

SPILLER (low/trailing)

Landscape Application:

The perfect choice for beds and borders.

Galium odoratum Plant Care:

Prefers moist shady area. May go dormant in summer in dry area.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 (-30/-20F)

Sweet Woodruff Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

EARLY (March-April), MIDSEASON (May-June)

Early Season (March - April)

Mid Season (May - June)

Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate soil moisture.

Moderate

Moist

Special Benefits

Fragrant

Ground Cover

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

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