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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) — This charming plant thrives under USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 8; herbaceous perennial well-suited for shaded garden areas

Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — integrating it where its growth can be appreciated without overwhelming neighboring plants; this easy-to-grow, image 84

Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — Sweet Woodruff fills the air with a fresh; its foliage remains attractive after flowering

Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — its foliage remains attractive after flowering; well-drained soil and spreads to around 12-18 inches, image 80

Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — The foliage exudes a fresh, hay-like scent when crushed, enhancing garden sensory appeal; especially when the foliage is

Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — this easy-to-grow plant prefers moist; star-shaped white flowers in spring, image 63

Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — When designing with Galium odoratum; it requires consistent moisture

Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — herbaceous perennial well-suited for shaded garden areas and woodland settings; lance-shaped leaves and tiny, image 67

Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — this easy-to-grow plant prefers moist

Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — Sweet Woodruff typically reaches a modest height of 8 to 12 inches

Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — It prefers rich, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH; the foliage exudes a fresh, hay-like, image 76

Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — reaching 8-12 inches tall; consider its spreading habit and sweet scent

Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — it requires consistent moisture; it is fast-growing and can form dense mats, effectively suppressing weeds

Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — especially when the foliage is crushed or dried

Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — reaching 8-12 inches tall; consider its spreading habit and sweet scent, image 62

Galium Odoratum

Galium Odoratum

Galium Odoratum

Galium Odoratum

Galium Odoratum

Galium Odoratum

Galium Odoratum

Galium Odoratum

Galium Odoratum

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