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Galium odoratum

Sweet Woodruff

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This groundcover has small green leaves with delicate white flowers that bloom in spring and summer.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Herb

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.