Product Description
Galium odoratum (30)ct Flat
Common Name: Sweet Woodruff.
A vigorous ground cover for partially shaded, moist areas with slightly acidic soil. Tiny, white, star-shaped flowers appear in late spring above a carpet of green foliage. The bright green leaves are fragrant when crushed and are finely cut, making this plant beautiful even when not in bloom. Use it to edge pathways, as an underplanting for large shrubs, to hide dying bulb foliage, or in naturalized areas.
Galium does best in partial to full shade in moist, acidic, well-drained soil. Though it will survive in drier soils, it may become ragged by late summer, so moist soil is preferable. This is a quickly spreading groundcover, but it can easily be kept in bounds.
Height: 6.0 Inches
Spread: 12.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color: White Shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) - Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Average to Consistent Water Needs
Poor to Average Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Late Spring
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate: Rapid
Border Plant, Container, Easy To Grow, Edging, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Ground Cover
Galium odoratum, commonly known as sweet woodruff, is a charming and fragrant groundcover plant that thrives in shady areas. Here is a summary of its key features:
Appearance:
- Dainty White Flowers: Sweet woodruff produces small, white, star-shaped flowers in spring. The flowers have a delicate, sweet fragrance, especially noticeable when dried.
- Whorled Foliage: Its bright green leaves are lance-shaped and arranged in whorls around the stems, creating a lush and textured appearance.
- Mat-forming Habit: Sweet woodruff spreads by creeping rhizomes, forming a dense mat of foliage that makes it an excellent groundcover.
Growing Conditions:
- Shade Lover: It thrives in partial to full shade, making it a valuable addition to woodland gardens or areas with limited sunlight.
- Moist Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some dryness once established.
- Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 4-8.
Care:
- Low Maintenance: Sweet woodruff is a low-maintenance plant.
- Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil moist.
- Control Spread: It can spread aggressively in ideal conditions, so you may need to control its growth by dividing the plants or removing unwanted runners.
Uses:
- Groundcover: Its mat-forming habit makes it an excellent groundcover for shady areas.
- Woodland Gardens: Adds a touch of charm and fragrance to woodland gardens.
- Borders and Edging: Can be used as a border plant or edging for pathways.
- Underplanting: Effective for underplanting shrubs and trees.
- Fragrant Gardens: Its sweet fragrance makes it a welcome addition to fragrant gardens.
- Dried Flowers: The flowers and leaves retain their fragrance when dried and can be used in potpourris or sachets.
Additional Information:
- Attracts Pollinators: The flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
- Deer Resistant: Deer tend to avoid sweet woodruff.
- Culinary Uses: The leaves have a sweet, hay-like flavor and can be used to flavor drinks, desserts, and even May wine.
- Historical Uses: Sweet woodruff has a long history of use in herbal medicine and as a strewing herb to freshen rooms and linens.
If you are looking for a fragrant and low-maintenance groundcover for a shady spot in your garden, Galium odoratum (sweet woodruff) is an excellent choice! It will bring a touch of charm and sweetness to your landscape.
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3 inches deep x 2 inches wide.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
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Bloomin' Designs Nursurey delivers
I made an order for 200 Sweet Woodruff plants to be delivered in 3 months. The plants came when I asked, they were packaged well to prevent damage and they arrived in perfect condition, as good as I would have picked off a retail shelf. No better, the plants were in moist plugs easily planted (~1.5 hr single handedly).
