Sweet Woodruff - 4" Pot
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| Management number | 250547684 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$2.80 | Model Number | 250547684 | ||
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Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) is a charming, low-growing herbaceous perennial known for its delicate whorled emerald-green leaves and tiny, star-shaped white flowers that bloom in spring. This mat-forming groundcover spreads via creeping rhizomes, creating a lush carpet in shady areas. It typically reaches a height of 6 to 12 inches, with a spread of 12 to 24 inches or more over time, and emits a sweet, hay-like fragrance when dried, thanks to its coumarin content.
Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8, Sweet Woodruff thrives in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained soil, making it ideal for woodland gardens or under trees. Traditionally, it has been used as a fragrant groundcover, moth repellent, and herbal remedy for issues like insomnia, migraines, and inflammation. In culinary applications, dried leaves flavor May wine, teas, syrups, and desserts, adding a subtle vanilla-hay note, though moderation is advised due to potential coumarin effects.
Mature Height: 1ft
Mature Width: 2ft
Light: Full Sun
Water: Moderate
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