Sweet Woodruff Galium odoratum Live Plant | 3.5" Pot | Fragrant Shade Ground Cover

About This Plant

Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) is a fragrant, spreading perennial ideal for shady, woodland-style gardens. It forms a dense carpet of bright green, star-shaped leaves with delicate white flowers in spring to early summer. A low-maintenance ground cover, it helps suppress weeds and naturalize shaded areas with very little care.

What You Will Receive

A live Sweet Woodruff plant (Galium odoratum) currently growing in a 3.5-inch nursery pot. Plants are shipped as healthy, well-rooted specimens.

Growing or Planting Information

• Light: Partial Shade to Full Shade
• Water: Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil
• USDA Hardiness: 4–8
• Mature Height: 6–12 inches
• Spread: 12–24 inches
• Deer Resistant • Pollinator Friendly

Plant Care

• Plant in rich, well-draining soil.
• Keep soil evenly moist while establishing.
• Grows best in partial to full shade.
• Trim if needed to control spreading.
• Harvest and dry fragrant foliage for potpourri and sachets.

Shipping

• Ships as a healthy, well-rooted live plant in a 3.5-inch nursery pot.
• Orders over $35 qualify for free USPS Ground shipping.

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Please note that every live plant is unique; size, fullness, and appearance vary by season. Listing photos represent plants at different stages of growth.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

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