Mat-forming perennial groundcover. Whorls of lance-shaped, green leaves along square stems are fragrant when crushed. Small, fragrant, white flowers in loose bunches bloom in spring. Great in rock gardens, naturalized areas or as a groundcover or edging plant.
Galium odoratum
Sweet Woodruff
Galium odoratum - Sweet Woodruff from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Low-growing ground cover of whorled leaves
- Small, fragrant, white flowers
- Relatively quick growing
- Very easy to grow
Border or Bed
Drought Tolerant
Fast Growing
Fragrant
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Easy to grow plant Keeps weeds at bay Does best in moist, well-drained soil and full to partial shade
Height: 4-8 in
Spread: 8-12 in
Spacing: 12-23 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Naturalizing
- Ground Cover
- Edging
- Drought Tolerant
- Rock Garden
- Great Foliage
- Fast Growing
- Mass Planting
Critter Resistance:
- Squirrel Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Trailing
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Galium
Common Name: Sweet Woodruff
Mat-forming perennial groundcover. Whorls of lance-shaped, green leaves along square stems are fragrant when crushed. Small, fragrant, white flowers in loose bunches bloom in spring. Great in rock gardens, naturalized areas or as a groundcover or edging plant.