Galium odoratum (30)ct Flat

Description

Product Description

Galium odoratum (30)ct FlatCommon Name: Sweet Woodruff. A vigorous ground cover for partially shaded, moist areas with slightly acidic soil. Tiny, white, star-shaped flowers appear in late spring above a carpet of green foliage. The bright green leaves are fragrant when crushed and are finely cut, making this plant beautiful even when not in bloom. Use it to edge pathways, as an underplanting for large shrubs, to hide dying bulb foliage, or in naturalized areas.

Galium does best in partial to full shade in moist, acidic, well-drained soil. Though it will survive in drier soils, it may become ragged by late summer, so moist soil is preferable. This is a quickly spreading groundcover, but it can easily be kept in bounds.

Height: 6.0 InchesSpread: 12.0 InchesHardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8Flower Color: White ShadesFoliage Color: Green shadesPart Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) – Full Shade (<4 hrs. Direct Sun)Average to Consistent Water NeedsPoor to Average Soil QualityBloomtime: Late SpringDeer ResistantGrowth Rate: Rapid

Border Plant, Container, Easy To Grow, Edging, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Ground Cover

Galium odoratum, commonly known as sweet woodruff, is a charming and fragrant groundcover plant that thrives in shady areas. Here is a summary of its key features:

Appearance:

• Dainty White Flowers: Sweet woodruff produces small, white, star-shaped flowers in spring. The flowers have a delicate, sweet fragrance, especially noticeable when dried.
• Whorled Foliage: Its bright green leaves are lance-shaped and arranged in whorls around the stems, creating a lush and textured appearance.
• Mat-forming Habit: Sweet woodruff spreads by creeping rhizomes, forming a dense mat of foliage that makes it an excellent groundcover.

Growing Conditions:

• Shade Lover: It thrives in partial to full shade, making it a valuable addition to woodland gardens or areas with limited sunlight.
• Moist Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some dryness once established.
• Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Care:

• Low Maintenance: Sweet woodruff is a low-maintenance plant.
• Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil moist.
• Control Spread: It can spread aggressively in ideal conditions, so you may need to control its growth by dividing the plants or removing unwanted runners.

Uses:

• Groundcover: Its mat-forming habit makes it an excellent groundcover for shady areas.
• Woodland Gardens: Adds a touch of charm and fragrance to woodland gardens.
• Borders and Edging: Can be used as a border plant or edging for pathways.
• Underplanting: Effective for underplanting shrubs and trees.
• Fragrant Gardens: Its sweet fragrance makes it a welcome addition to fragrant gardens.
• Dried Flowers: The flowers and leaves retain their fragrance when dried and can be used in potpourris or sachets.

Additional Information:

• Attracts Pollinators: The flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
• Deer Resistant: Deer tend to avoid sweet woodruff.
• Culinary Uses: The leaves have a sweet, hay-like flavor and can be used to flavor drinks, desserts, and even May wine.
• Historical Uses: Sweet woodruff has a long history of use in herbal medicine and as a strewing herb to freshen rooms and linens.

If you are looking for a fragrant and low-maintenance groundcover for a shady spot in your garden, Galium odoratum (sweet woodruff) is an excellent choice! It will bring a touch of charm and sweetness to your landscape.

Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3 inches deep x 2 inches wide.

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