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GALIUM odoratum
Commonly known as Sweet woodruff, Sweet-scented bedstraw
(syn. Asperula odorata). Mat-forming perennial with white star-shaped flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Smells of hay when dried -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
Europe, North Africa, Russia (Siberia) -
DeciduousWhorls of 6-9, lance-shaped to elliptic leaves 2.5-5cm (1-2in) long with square stems and tiny, marginal prickles
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White
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Star-shapedTo 6mm (¼in) across
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Fully hardy
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Height
45cm (18in) -
Spread
Indefinite -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial. Flowers are produced in umbel-like cymes to 8cm (3in) across
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Scented foliageWhen dried
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates allAny moist soil. Tolerates short periods of drought when established
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Full sun
Leaves may scorch in strong sun -
Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size45cm (18in)
indefinite
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