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Sweet Woodruff

Galium Odoratum

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Overview

Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) is a fragrant, herbaceous perennial, thriving in shady conditions. It showcases delicate, lance-shaped leaves and tiny, star-shaped white flowers in spring, reaching 8-12 inches tall. Ideal as a ground cover, this easy-to-grow plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and spreads to around 12-18 inches. The foliage exudes a fresh, hay-like scent when crushed, enhancing garden sensory appeal. Hardy in zones 4-8.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–9Type Ground cover
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — it requires consistent moisture
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — integrating it where its growth can be appreciated without overwhelming neighboring plants; this easy-to-grow plant prefersSweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — with a spread of about 12 to 18 inchesSweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — white flowers in the garden; sweet Woodruff typically reaches a modest height of 8 to 12 inches, image 85Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — making it an excellent ground cover option.<br><br>Characterized by its whorled leaves and star-likeSweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — consider its spreading habit and sweet scent; white flowers in the garden, image 83Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — integrating it where its growth can be appreciated without overwhelming neighboring plants+100

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Mature height
6–12 Inches
Mature width
10–20 Inches

Classification

Type
Ground cover
Family
Rubiaceae

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Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — it requires consistent moisture
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — integrating it where its growth can be appreciated without overwhelming neighboring plants; this easy-to-grow plant prefers
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — with a spread of about 12 to 18 inches
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — white flowers in the garden; sweet Woodruff typically reaches a modest height of 8 to 12 inches, image 85
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — making it an excellent ground cover option.<br><br>Characterized by its whorled leaves and star-like
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — consider its spreading habit and sweet scent; white flowers in the garden, image 83
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — integrating it where its growth can be appreciated without overwhelming neighboring plants
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — When designing with Galium odoratum; it requires consistent moisture, image 82
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — herbaceous perennial well-suited for shaded garden areas and woodland settings
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — well-drained soil and spreads to around 12-18 inches
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — well-drained soil and spreads to around 12-18 inches; this charming plant thrives under USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 8
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — ground cover with white blooms; while resilient in the right conditions, image 86
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — with a spread of about 12 to 18 inches; sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) is a fragrant, herbaceous perennial, thriving in
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — While resilient in the right conditions
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — When designing with Galium odoratum
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — lance-shaped leaves and tiny
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) is a fragrant, herbaceous perennial, thriving in shady conditions; reaching 8-12 inches tall
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — Sweet Woodruff fills the air with a fresh; its foliage remains attractive after flowering, image 74
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — indicating a wide range of climate adaptability
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — white flowers in the garden; sweet Woodruff typically reaches a modest height of 8 to 12 inches
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — star-shaped white flowers in spring; it prefers rich, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, image 61
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — herbaceous perennial well-suited for shaded garden areas and woodland settings; lance-shaped leaves and tiny
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — scientifically known as Galium odoratum; when designing with Galium odoratum, image 66
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — it requires consistent moisture; it is fast-growing and can form dense mats, effectively suppressing weeds, image 78
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