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Beginner
skill rating |
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1.5m
max. spread |
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0.5m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Galium odoratum
Other names: Asperula odorata, Sweet woodruff, Rockweed, Sweet grass, Woodruff, Hay plant, Kiss-me-quick, Mugwet
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Genus: Galium
Species: G. odoratum - G. odoratum is a vigorous mat-forming perennial with whorls of bright green, lance-shaped leaves and clusters of small white, starry flowers from late spring.
Galium odoratum is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Spring
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Fragrance: Foliage is hay scented when dry
Habit: Mat Forming
Galium odoratum (Sweet woodruff) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Rock, Underplanting
Cultivation: Plant in any moist but well-drained soil in part shade. Strong sun will scorch the leaves. Can be invasive.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade |
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| Aspect: |
North, East |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Jo Langley
Does anyone know what other perennials you can grow with sweet woodruff that won't be suffocated by it, as I know that it can take over? Many thanks
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- Replies: 3
- Posted: Mon. 30th April 2012 12:42
- Last reply: Mon. 30th April 2012 15:11
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