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Galium odoratum (Sweet Woodruff) Herb Plant
£3.99
Some Herbs may be too tall for our standard packaging and will be trimmed to fit. This will not be detrimental to the plant but will mean that these herbs will flower later in the year.
The Blister packs used to protect our beautiful herbs during transit are made from 100% recycled plastic and can be recycled kerbside.
Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) Herb in 9cm Pot
Galium odoratum syn. Asperula odorata, is a flowering hardy perennial plant in the family Rubiaceae, native to Europe, North Africa and Western Asia. A herbaceous plant, it grows to 15-30 high with a spread of 30–50 cm. It is a woodland plant and will make a great ground-cover for a shady area including under trees and shrubs, great planted in a drift. It's common names include woodruff, sweet woodruff, and wild baby's breath; master of the woods would be a literal translation of the German Waldmeister. It is sometimes confused with Galium triflorum and Galium verum. Sweet Woodruff has clusters of tiny white flowers which appear in Spring set off by whorls of pointed leaves on square stems it is a pretty ground-cover plant and has a lovely delicate scent. It likes a rich-moist soil but well drained and shade, it is drought tolerant once established.
Herb Usage
Sweet Woodruff was traditionally used when dry to scatter on the floor of musty rooms, as it drys it's sweet smell intensifies , it is similar to newly mown hay, and is often used in pot-pourri.
Buy Sweet Woodruff Online
Our potted Sweet Woodruff herb plants are generally available to buy online between March and September.
| Galium odoratum (Sweet Woodruff) Herb Plant | |
|---|---|
| Aspect/Site | Partial shade/Shade |
| Soil Type | Moisture retentive soil |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Height | 50cm |
| Spread | 50cm |
| Latin Name | Galium odoratum syn. Asperula odorata |
| Hardiness | RHS rating H6 - Hardy - very cold winter |
| Culinary | Desserts/Drinks |
| Scented | Foliage |
| Medicinal/Cosmetic | Teas and Tissanes |
| Flowering/Harvest/Interest | Summer |
| Special Features | Ground Cover |
| Type of Garden | Cottage/Informal |
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