Heirloom Sweet Woodruff Seeds - Herbal Plant

Heirloom Sweet Woodruff seeds produce a traditional, open-pollinated perennial herb valued for its fragrant foliage and delicate white flowers. This variety has been preserved over generations and forms a dense, low-growing groundcover. It is well suited to shaded environments and thrives in cool to moderate climates. The plant grows best in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils and is ideal for woodland gardens, borders, and naturalized planting.

Features

• Traditional open pollinated heirloom variety
• Low-growing, spreading groundcover habit
• Fragrant foliage with a sweet, hay-like aroma
• Produces small, star-shaped white flowers
• Ideal for shaded gardens and woodland settings

Specifications

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