Galium odoratum (Sweet Woodruff)
Michael's Opinion
An excellent groundcover plant that allows easy underplanting with spring bulbs.
Botanical Information
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Galium |
| Species | odoratum |
| Category | Perennials |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 20 |
| Height | 10 - 50 cm |
| Spread | 100 - 150 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By seed or rhizomes division. Fresh seed should be immediately sown while stored seed should may be stratified for three months at 5° C. |
| Cultivation | Moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Intolerant of strong sunlight. |
| Pests | No serious insect or disease problems. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Lance-shaped, dark green leaves in whorls of 6-8 along square stems. |
| Flower Description | Small, fragrant, 4-petaled, white flowers. |
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