Sweet-Scented Bedstraw Seeds - Herbal Plant

Sweet-Scented Bedstraw is a hardy herbaceous perennial valued for its delicate clusters of star-shaped white flowers, attractive whorled green foliage, and spreading ground cover habit. Commonly known as Sweet Woodruff, it is ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, underplanting beneath trees and shrubs, and naturalized landscapes. This shade-loving plant thrives in moist, humus-rich soil and gradually forms a dense carpet of greenery that provides season-long texture and visual appeal.

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
• Excellent for naturalized and woodland plantings

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Galium odoratum
• Common Name (US): Sweet-Scented Bedstraw
• Seed Type / Variety: Woodland 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