Galium odoratum
Asperula odorata, Sweet woodruff, Rockweed, Sweet grass, Woodruff, Hay plant, Kiss-me-quick, Mugwet
Galium Galium
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
Foliage is hay scented when dry
Mat Forming
White in Spring
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
No pruning required.
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Galium odoratum (Sweet woodruff) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Rock, Underplanting
Plant in any moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Strong sun will scorch the leaves. Site carefully as may be invasive.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade
North, East
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Galium odoratum
Asperula odorata, Sweet woodruff, Rockweed, Sweet grass, Woodruff, Hay plant, Kiss-me-quick, Mugwet
Galium Galium
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.
Europe, Northern Africa
Deciduous
Foliage is hay scented when dry
Mat Forming
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White in Spring
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
No pruning required.
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Galium odoratum (Sweet woodruff) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Rock, Underplanting
Plant in any moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Strong sun will scorch the leaves. Site carefully as may be invasive.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade
North, East
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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