Sweet Woodruff

Galium odoratum (Sweet Woodruff)

Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) is a perennial ground cover with fragrant white flowers and lush green leaves. Dried leaves are commonly used in sachets and potpourris.

Plant Type Herbs, Perennials
Hardiness Zone 5-9
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Late Spring, Early Summer
Height1" - 6" (in)
Spread6" - 12" (in)
Spacing 12 in - 12 in
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Pollinators
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Dried Arrangements, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Sweet Woodruff | Galium odoratum (Sweet Woodruff) || Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) is a perennial ground cover with fragrant white flowers and lush green leaves. Dried leaves are commonly used in sachets and potpourris.
Partial Sun, Shade, Late Spring, Early Summer, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Fragrant, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Attracts Pollinators, Beds and Borders, Dried Arrangements, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
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