Standard Sweet Woodruff Seeds - Herbal Plant

Standard Sweet Woodruff is a low-growing herbaceous perennial valued for its attractive whorled green foliage, delicate star-shaped white flowers, and spreading ground cover habit. It is an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, underplanting beneath trees and shrubs, and naturalized landscapes. This shade-loving plant thrives in moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter and gradually forms a dense carpet of greenery that adds texture and beauty throughout the growing season.

Features

• Low-growing perennial ground cover
• Produces delicate star-shaped white 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
• Suitable for naturalized landscape plantings

Specifications

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