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Sweet Woodruff

Sweet Woodruff

GALIUM odoratum

  • Full Shade (0-3 hrs) and Partial Sun / Shade (3-6 hrs)
  • drought resistance
  • Attracts bees and Attracts butterflies
  • Mature Height is 6"–1'
  • Mature spread is Over 24"
  • Mounding and Ground cover
Regular price $10.99
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Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) is the ultimate "living carpet" for the shaded garden, prized for its delicate beauty and enchanting fragrance. This deciduous perennial forms a lush, whorled mat of emerald-green foliage that looks like tiny stars scattered on the forest floor. In late spring, it is completely covered in a frothy sea of tiny, star-shaped white flowers that emit a soft, sweet scent reminiscent of freshly mown hay or vanilla.

As a versatile member of the Galium genus, Sweet Woodruff is one of the best groundcovers for suppressing weeds in deep shade. It spreads gracefully to fill gaps under trees and shrubs and is famously deer and rabbit resistant. The foliage becomes even more aromatic when dried, often used in sachets or traditional May Wine. Why you’ll love it: Charming star-shaped foliage, fragrant white spring flowers, and a resilient nature that thrives in damp shade where other plants struggle.

This healthy 4" live plant thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, organic-rich soil.

We use expedited shipping policies to protect plant health and minimize plant stress in transit.  All plants are in transit for only 1-3 days. (This does not guarantee 3-day delivery as orders are not always packed and sent out on the day of your order.) We send out deliveries on a weekly schedule to ensure quick transit times, so your order may not be packaged and ship until later in the week. For instance, we may hold shipments to avoid weekend delays that keep plants in transit for longer.

All packaging includes eco-friendly material and our shipping methods are tested regularly to ensure plants arrive healthy upon arrival.

Additionally, any delays or damages in shipping are covered by our Healthy Plant Guarantee.

If you're plants arrived damaged, we will happily replace them for free!

Please contact us, send a picture, and detail any damage, so that we can continue to improve our shipping process and make sure you receive the healthy plants you paid for.

Ships as a 4" plant

Watering: Keep moist

Blooms in:

    Special Features:

    • Deer resistant
    • Ground cover