Wild Sweet Woodruff Seeds - Herbal Plant

Wild Sweet Woodruff is a graceful herbaceous perennial valued for its whorled green foliage, delicate white flowers, and spreading ground cover habit. Commonly found in woodland environments, it is ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, naturalized landscapes, and underplanting beneath trees and shrubs. This shade-loving plant thrives in moist, well-drained soil and gradually forms a dense carpet of attractive foliage that provides texture and seasonal interest throughout the growing season.

Features

• Low-growing perennial ground cover
• Produces delicate star-shaped white flowers
• Attractive whorled green foliage
• Ideal for woodland and shade gardens
• Performs well in partial 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: Wild 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