Sweet Woodruff

Galium odoratum

Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) is a medium-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 4-8, that matures to about 0.5-1 ft × 0.8-1.5 ft. It does best in part shade and full shade with high water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect white blooms in spring. It stands up well to black walnut and deer.

USDA zones

4-8

Sun

Part shade, Full shade

Water

High

Mature size

0.5-1 ft × 0.8-1.5 ft

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist

Bloom color

White

Bloom season

Spring

Tough against

Black walnut, Deer

Native to

Northern Africa, Asia, Europe