Galium odoratum - Sweet Woodruff
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial groundcover
Common name: Sweet woodruff
Scientific name: Galium odoratum
Foliage color: Light green, deciduous, fine and linear in whorls
Flower color: Creamy white, small delicate flowers in clusters
Mature height: 0.20–0.30 m
Mature width: 0.30–0.50 m
Habit: Spreading, forming a dense and airy carpet
Flowering period: May to June
Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Watering needs: Moderate, prefers moist soil
Soil type: Well-drained, rich in organic matter, slightly acidic
Hardiness zone: Zones 3 to 8
Drought tolerance: Moderate
Melliferous plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Plant in partial to full shade in rich, well-drained, moist soil. Water regularly at planting to encourage root establishment, then maintain consistent moisture during growth.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact and dense shape. This hardy, evergreen perennial thrives with minimal maintenance and requires no winter protection.
Ideal for undergrowth, shaded borders, and cottage gardens, it offers delicate, fragrant blooms in spring with graceful foliage throughout the season.