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Galium odoratum (Sweet Woodruff)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 502715



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rubiales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Galium
Species: Galium odoratum
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Fragrant
  • Ground Cover
  • Herb
  • Medicinal
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • March
Flowering End edit
  • June
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Edging
  • Bog Garden/Waterside
  • Cottage Garden
  • Woodland Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Moist
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
  • Deer Resistant
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Contributors For This Plant
toni (36069)
Jewell (5504)
Netty (13946)
Pianolady (652)
  Cayuga Morning (1356)


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Jewell (5504) wrote on Dec 20 2008
Used as a ground cover and edging for woodland beds with adequate moisture. Spreads rapidly in rich soil and could become a nuisance. Easily pulled and transplanted, or removed. Has small fragrant flowers in the spring.

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Other names for this plant:
Asperula odorata



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