Galium odoratum
A lush, fragrant, ground cover ideal for semi-shade (or sun) with multitudes of small white flowers. Lets your spring bulbs push through. Spreads quickly but is not invasive. Keeps its perfume even when dried.
Common Name: Sweet Woodruff
Family: Rubiaceae (The Madder Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3
Light: Full Shade Part Shade Part Sun
Height: 4-8"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Semi-evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Moist, Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Woodland and shady areas on damp calcareous and base rich soils. Often found in beech woods.
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