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Galium odoratum /Sweet Woodruff
A wonderful ground cover for shady areas, particularly those that tend be wet
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Scientific Name:
Galium odoratum
Common Name:
Sweet Woodruff
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10
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Height:
Under 1 foot
Spread:
1-2 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
White
Light Exposure:
Part Sun, Shade
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Wet
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Comments:
A mat-forming, creeping perennial that's used as a ground cover in shady and/or wet location. Both the green leaves and small star shaped flower are fragrant. The dried foliage is very aromatic and is used in sachets or potpourris.