Galium odoratum

Species

Also called woodruff, sweetscented bedstraw

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Galium odoratum
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Fact sheet

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Typeherb

“Sweet Woodruff (Botanical name: Galium odoratum) also called Sweet-Scented Bedstraw, is a fast-growing, mat-forming herb” — How to grow Sweet Woodruff — planting guide · GardenDraft

LightPart shade to full shade

“Prefers partial to full shade” — How to grow Sweet Woodruff — planting guide · GardenDraft

WaterKeep Soil Moist

“Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feel barely damp” — How to Care for sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum)

Hardiness zones4–8

“4–8” — How to Care for sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum)

Propagationseed

“Reseeding and shallow runner roots enable it to spread easily.” — How to grow Sweet Woodruff — planting guide · GardenDraft

Start indoors8 weeks before last frost

“Start sweet woodruff indoors ~8 weeks before transplanting” — How to grow Sweet Woodruff — planting guide · GardenDraft

Ready whenKeep picking

“Keep picking” — How to grow Sweet Woodruff — planting guide · GardenDraft

Edible partsleaves, flowers

“Add the leaves to fruit salads, jellies, and herbal teas, and use the flowers as an adorable and edible garnish.” — How to grow Sweet Woodruff — planting guide · GardenDraft

Companionslettuce

“Pairs well with (1) Common Lettuce” — How to grow Sweet Woodruff — planting guide · GardenDraft

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