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Sweet
Woodruff
Galium odoratum |
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Description:
One of the finer ground covers for shade though it is a little taller than some of the
traditional ground cover plants. The leaves are shaped like a tiny Lupine leaf and
the flowers are tiny and white. Leaves are bright green and have a vanilla
fragrance. |
| Common Name: |
Sweet Woodruff |
| Botanical
Name: |
Galium odoratum |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Soil
Preference: |
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. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Galium does best in partial
to full shade in moist, acidic, well-drained soil. |
| Attributes: |
Good for the rock garden, woodland garden, naturalizing and as a ground
cover. Fast growth rate. Will grow in moist soil. Has a spicy
aroma and is often sold as a dried herb. |
| Pests: |
Aphids |
| Diseases: |
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust, Leaf Spot |
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Snowdrop Anemone,
Heartleaf Brunnera,
Bugleweed, Lady's Mantle,
Woodland Phlox |
| Care: |
Light mulching is needed in our area. Plant in a shady
area as too much sun will cause the leaves to scorch. Divide in fall or spring.
This is a quickly spreading groundcover, but it can easily be kept in
bounds. Planting Instructions: Perennials |
| Varieties: |
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Galium
odoratum
Sweet Woodruff
zones 5-9
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| Description: A great, fast growing carpeting plant with abundant
white flowers in spring and summer. Full sun will cause the leaves to scorch. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring and Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
6-8" |
| Spread: |
Spreading |
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