Shade ground cover plants Seeds - Flower Plant

Shade Ground Cover Plants Seeds produce Sweet Woodruff, a low-growing herbaceous perennial valued for its attractive whorled foliage, delicate white flowers, and spreading growth habit. Ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, underplanting beneath trees and shrubs, and naturalized landscapes, this adaptable plant thrives in areas with limited sunlight. It gradually forms a dense carpet of greenery, adding texture, seasonal interest, and ground-covering beauty to shaded garden spaces.

Features

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

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Galium odoratum
• Common Name (US): Sweet Woodruff
• Seed Type / Variety: Shade Ground Cover 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