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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

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) — ground cover for half or shade
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — It is fast-growing and can form dense mats, effectively suppressing weeds
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — its foliage remains attractive after flowering
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — consider its spreading habit and sweet scent
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — white flowers that blossom in late spring to early summer, image 44
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — Sweet Woodruff typically reaches a modest height of 8 to 12 inches; green carpet throughout the growing season
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — ground cover for half or shade; integrating it where its growth can be appreciated without overwhelming, image 87
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — white flowers that blossom in late spring to early summer, image 73
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — especially when the foliage is crushed or dried; ground cover for half or shade, image 75
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — The foliage exudes a fresh, hay-like scent when crushed, enhancing garden sensory appeal
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — While resilient in the right conditions; making it an excellent ground cover option.<br><br>Characterized by its, image 77
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — its foliage remains attractive after flowering; 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, image 64
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — The foliage exudes a fresh, hay-like scent when crushed, enhancing garden sensory appeal; especially when the, image 65
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — lance-shaped leaves and tiny; indicating a wide range of climate adaptability, image 60
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) is a fragrant, herbaceous perennial, thriving in shady conditions
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — indicating a wide range of climate adaptability; sweet Woodruff fills the air with a fresh
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — consider its spreading habit and sweet scent; white flowers in the garden
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — this easy-to-grow plant prefers moist; star-shaped white flowers in spring
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — ground cover for half or shade; integrating it where its growth can be appreciated without overwhelming neighboring plants
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — making it an excellent ground cover option.<br><br>Characterized by its whorled leaves and star-like; scientifically known
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — making it an excellent ground cover option.<br><br>Characterized by its whorled leaves and star-like, image 72
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) is a fragrant, herbaceous perennial, thriving in shady conditions; reaching, image 59
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — green carpet throughout the growing season; with a spread of about 12 to 18 inches, image 81
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