Sweet Woodruff. An erect perennial with attractive bright green foliage with star-shaped white scented flowers held above the leaves. Max Height 45cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Galium odoratum
An erect perennial with attractive bright green foliage with star-shaped white scented flowers held above the leaves.
Additional information
| Generic | Galium |
|---|---|
| Species | odoratum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Sweet Woodruff |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland, Ground cover |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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