Galium odoratum

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Galium odoratum

Sweet Woodruff

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

This is a nice groundcover for a shady area. Both the pure white flower and the bright green foliage are fragrant.

Height

4-9 Inches

Spread

12 Inches

Color

White

Interesting Notes

Another common name is bedstraw, as it was used to stuff mattresses. Proven Winners Variety.

Bloom Time

May-June

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Will tolerate drought.

When to Divide

early spring or fall

Good Companions

Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica), False Spirea (Astilbe x japonica), Plantain Lily (Hosta ), Creeping Phlox (Phlox stolonifera)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
• Culinary
• Fragrant
• Containers
• Evergreen
• Ground Cover
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Shade
Foliage Color
• Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
• Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
• Spring
Soil Moisture Preference
• Rich
• Moist