Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum)
[GAL-ee-um oh-dor-AY-tum]
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Deciduous Perennial Spreading in the Rubiaceae Family
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Sweet woodruff is a charming perennial with delicate, whorled foliage and a delightful vanilla-like fragrance. In late spring, it blooms with tiny, star-shaped flowers, perfect for adding a touch of ethereal beauty to your garden. |
Galium odoratum, or sweet woodruff, is a charming herbaceous perennial prized for its delicate, whorled foliage and sweet, vanilla-like fragrance. Native to Europe and parts of Asia, this low-growing ground cover forms dense mats of bright green leaves that remain attractive throughout the growing season. In late spring, the plants produce clusters of tiny, white, star-shaped flowers that add a lacy, ethereal quality. When dried, the leaves of sweet woodruff release a pleasant, coumarin-based scent, making them a popular addition to herbal sachets and teas. Thriving in partial to full shade and moist, humus-rich soil, Galium odoratum makes an excellent groundcover for woodland gardens, shady borders, and containers. Its ability to spread and carpet the ground also makes it useful for erosion control on slopes. Overall, sweet woodruff is a charming, low-maintenance perennial that offers both ornamental appeal and functional benefits.
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Mature Size |
3 - 6 inches
tall. 8 - 12 inches
wide.
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Sun Exposure |
Partial Sun - Full Shade |
Moisture Tolerance |
Medium : Does NOT like to dry out.
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Zones |
3a - 9b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
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Attracts Bees, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Attracts Butterflies, Container, Deciduous, Edging, Filler, For a Shady Spot, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Full Shade, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Rock Garden, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Native to Asia, Native to Europe, Naturalizing, Non-Allergenic, Normal Soil, Partial Sun, Perennial, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Wet Site Tolerant, Woodland Garden
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Bloom Period |
May
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Flower Color |
White
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Commonly Planted with...
Hostas, Ferns, Astilbe, Jacob's Ladder, Bleeding Heart, Lily of the Valley, Coral Bells, Solomon's Seal.
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