Woodruff Seeds – Sweet

Grow a beautifully fragrant and low-maintenance ground cover with Woodruff Sweet Seeds, a beloved perennial variety known for its delicate white star-shaped flowers and aromatic foliage. Commonly referred to as Sweet Woodruff, this shade-loving plant is ideal for filling in spaces beneath trees, along shaded pathways, or in woodland gardens where other plants may struggle to thrive.

Sweet Woodruff forms a dense mat of soft green leaves that remain attractive throughout the growing season, while its late spring blooms add a touch of charm and fragrance. This heirloom, non-GMO variety is easy to cultivate and perfect for gardeners seeking a natural, shade-tolerant plant that enhances the beauty of shaded landscapes.

Features

• Produces small, fragrant white flowers with lush green foliage

• Ideal for shaded gardens, woodland borders, and underplanting

• Non-GMO and heirloom-quality seeds

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

• Naturally suppresses with dense ground cover

• Thrives in moist, well-drained, and shaded environments

Specifications

• Common Name: Sweet Woodruff

• Scientific Name: Galium odoratum

• Plant Type: Perennial ground cover

• Sun Exposure: Partial shade to full shade (prefers indirect light)

• Soil Type: Moist, rich, well-drained soil (pH 5.5–7.0)

• Germination Time: 21–30 days (cold stratification improves success)

• Days to Maturity: 60–90 days for initial establishment

• Plant Height: 6–12 inches

• Spacing: 8–12 inches apart

• Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–8

• Planting Season:

  • Indoor Sowing: February–April (with 2–3 weeks of cold stratification)

  • Outdoor Planting: April–June (after last frost)

• Blooming Season: Late spring to early summer (May–June)