Heirloom Sweet Woodruff Seeds - Herbal Plant

Heirloom Sweet Woodruff is a charming herbaceous perennial valued for its delicate white flowers, attractive whorled foliage, and spreading ground cover habit. A traditional favorite in woodland and cottage gardens, it thrives in shaded locations where it gradually forms a dense carpet of greenery. This adaptable plant is ideal for woodland borders, underplanting beneath trees and shrubs, shaded pathways, and naturalized landscapes, providing season-long texture and ornamental appeal.

Features

• Traditional heirloom perennial ground cover
• Produces clusters of delicate white star-shaped flowers
• Attractive whorled green foliage
• Ideal for woodland, cottage, and shade gardens
• Thrives in partial shade to full shade
• Forms a dense, spreading carpet of greenery
• Excellent for naturalized landscape plantings

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Galium odoratum
• Common Name (US): Sweet Woodruff
• Seed Type / Variety: Heirloom Variety
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 4-8
• Planting Season: Spring, Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: March-May, September-November
• Sowing Season Months: March, April, May, September, October, November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 21-60 days at 15-20°C (59-68°F); cold stratification may improve germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain evenly moist soil
• Mature Plant Size: 6-12 inches tall, 12-24 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 8-12 inches apart