Sweet Woodruff

Common name

Sweet Woodruff

Botanical name

Galium odoratum

Variety

na

Zone

USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

Light

Shade

Height

8-12" (20-31 cm)

Habit

Ground cover

Feed

Use all-purpose

Water

Weekly during dry spells

Bloom Color

Green

Bloom Time

Spring-summer

Maintenance

Keep weed-free

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About

Beautiful flowers and foliage develop a sweet, new-mown-hay fragrance when dried. Gives a fresh scent to potpourri and sachets, and makes a flavorful tea. Used to sweeten German May wine. Attractive in the rock garden, herb garden and as a ground cover.

Companion Plants

Balloon Flower

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