Plant Number: 1.223.050 |
Sweet Woodruff
Galium odoratum
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This has quickly become one of the most popular groundcovers for shady areas. Plants form a spreading clump of small green leaves, whorled like spokes of a bicycle around the stem. Clusters of tiny white flowers make a pretty display in spring. In a moist site this spreads steadily to form a thick carpet. Although nearly evergreen in mild winter regions, the old foliage should be trimmed off in late winter. Great with spring bulbs of all kinds, Sweet Woodruff will help to disguise that ugly bulb foliage when it begins to die back in late spring. Easily divided at almost any time. |
Zone 3 to Zone 9 |
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Conditions | Appearance | |
Sun Exposure Partial Shade Full Shade Soil Type Normal Sandy Clay Soil pH Acid Alkaline Neutral Soil Moisture Average Moist Care Level Easy Foot Traffic None Rate of Spread Fast |
Flower Colour White Blooming Time Late Spring Mid Spring Foliage Color Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics Border Containers Deer Resistant Edging Ground Cover Massed Woodland Flower Head Size Very Small Height 10-20 cm 4-8 inches Spread 30-60 cm 12-23 inches |
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