Sweet Woodruff
Galium odoratum
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A low-growing groundcover with delicate whorled leaves and tiny white or pale pink flowers that emit a sweet fragrance. Its foliage smells pleasantly of fresh hay and is traditionally used to flavor May wine.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low-growing groundcover with delicate whorled leaves and tiny white or pale pink flowers that emit a sweet fragrance. Its foliage smells pleasantly of fresh hay and is traditionally used to flavor May wine.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Sweet Woodruff grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation