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Galium odoratum (Sweet woodruff)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Galium odoratum
Other names
Asperula odorata, Sweet woodruff, Rockweed, Sweet grass, Woodruff, Hay plant, Kiss-me-quick, Mugwet
Genus
Galium Galium
Species
G. odoratum - G. odoratum is a vigorous, mat-forming perennial with erect stems bearing whorls of lance-shaped, bright green leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped, white flower from late spring into summer.
Galium odoratum is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Foliage is hay scented when dry
Habit
Mat Forming
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
No pruning required.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Galium odoratum (Sweet woodruff) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Rock, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in any moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Strong sun will scorch the leaves. Site carefully as may be invasive.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Galium odoratum
Other names
Asperula odorata, Sweet woodruff, Rockweed, Sweet grass, Woodruff, Hay plant, Kiss-me-quick, Mugwet
Genus
Galium Galium
Species
G. odoratum - G. odoratum is a vigorous, mat-forming perennial with erect stems bearing whorls of lance-shaped, bright green leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped, white flower from late spring into summer.
Native to
Europe, Northern Africa
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Foliage is hay scented when dry
Habit
Mat Forming
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
General care
Pruning
No pruning required.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Galium odoratum (Sweet woodruff) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Rock, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in any moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Strong sun will scorch the leaves. Site carefully as may be invasive.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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