Galium Odoratum Seeds - Herbal Plant

Galium odoratum seeds produce a low-growing, perennial herb known for its fragrant foliage and delicate white flowers. Commonly called Sweet Woodruff, this plant forms a dense groundcover and is valued for its sweet, hay-like aroma when dried. It thrives in cool to moderate climates and prefers shaded or partially shaded locations with moist, well-drained soils. The plant is ideal for woodland gardens, borders, and shaded groundcover areas.

Features

• Low-growing, spreading groundcover habit
• Produces small, star-shaped white flowers
• Fragrant foliage with a sweet aroma when dried
• Ideal for shaded gardens and woodland settings
• Suitable for borders and groundcover planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Galium odoratum
• Common Name (US): Sweet Woodruff
• Seed Type / Variety: Perennial herb variety
• Growth Habit: Low-growing perennial herb
• USDA Zones: 4 to 8
• Planting Season: Spring or fall
• Growing Season: Spring to early summer
• Sowing Season: February to April or September to October
• Germination Time And Conditions: 2 to 4 weeks; prefers cool, moist conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 6 to 12 inches height, spreads 12 to 24 inches
• Plant Spacing: 8 to 12 inches apart