Sweet Woodruff
Galium odoratum
SKU #02383
| Description | Attractive, low, spreading groundcover or pathway edging for shady gardens and woodland settings that spreads quickly with rich soil and ample moisture. Leaves and stems have a vanilla-like fragrance when dried. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Light | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Late spring and summer |
| Mature Size | Reaches 6 to 12 in. tall, spreading indefinitely by creeping roots. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Ground Cover, Edging |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | White Pine (Pinus strobus); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Foamy Bells (Tiarella); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
| Care | Provide average, moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season to maintain evenly moist soil. Dry-shade tolerant, when well-established. Control weeds until plants have filled in. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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