Sweet-Scented Bedstraw Seeds - Herbal Plant

Sweet-Scented Bedstraw seeds produce a low-growing, perennial herb valued for its pleasant fragrance and delicate white flowers. This plant forms a dense, spreading groundcover and is widely known for its sweet, hay-like aroma, especially when dried. It thrives in shaded to partially shaded environments and grows best in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils. Ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and natural groundcover planting.

Features

• Low-growing, spreading groundcover habit
• Sweet-scented foliage with a pleasant aroma
• Produces small, star-shaped white flowers
• Ideal for shaded gardens and woodland areas
• Forms dense and attractive ground coverage

Specifications

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