There's some in my gardens that has been growing (divided numerous times) over a span of nearly 20 years, and has yet to require more than a few hours' management (mostly for division) per season. Perennial varieties can be planted out in the spring beginning of summer. SKU. Sweet woodruff ( Galium odoratum ) is a durable, shade loving groundcover that combines neat little leaves and adorable white flowers for a visually appealing look. Leaves and stems have a vanilla-like odor when dried. Seed: Capsule. Each delicate stem is a stack of tidy little leaves, arrayed out like a wheel. Sweet Woodruff: USDA Zone: 3-9: Plant number: 1.223.050. The white flowers are showy, fragrant and edible. https://www.outsidepride.com/seed/herb-seed/woodruff/sweet-woodruff.html A lovely ground cover for shaded areas, its whorls of pointed leaves covered with clusters of tiny snowy-white spring flowers. Sweet Woodruff also has medicinal value. The sun-shy 'Sweet Woodruff' is an herbal groundcover likely best suited for colder climates, where it won't spread too vigorously. Flowers can have a blood-thinning effect if eaten in large amounts. How To Plant Your Sweet Woodruff Plants. Play Value: Wildlife Enhancement. Be the first to review this product. Galium odoratum. Woodruff typically takes about 3 to 6 weeks to germinate. ", followed by 150 people on Pinterest. Propagate by seed, cuttings, division or separation. When brewed into a tea, Sweet Woodruff aids in digestion and is a natural remedy for insomnia. The plant contains sedative, antispasmodic and laxative properties that have been appreciated in traditional medicine for centuries. If growing annual varieties of Asperula outdoors, it is best to pre-chill the seeds about ten weeks before sowing out in the spring. Sow the seeds in the spring (note that if your are saving the sweet woodruff seeds for the next year, then the current years crop of seed would be fully ripe in July/August, the percentage of seeds to germinate can be increased by exposing the seeds to the cold. Cover the ground beautifully and economically - 32 landscape plugs cost just $3.12 each! Mar 4, 2014 - Explore Greer Woodruff's board "SWEET WOODRUFF. Sweet Woodruff Alcohol-Free Liquid Extract, Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) Dried Herb Glycerite Herbal Supplement 2 oz $22.95 $ 22 . This has quickly become one of the most popular groundcovers for shady areas. How to Grow Asperula. Sweet Woodruff Herb Galium odoratum Open-pollinated. Covered in hooked bristles in summer . Plants form a spreading clump of small green leaves, whorled like spokes of a bicycle around the stem. Clusters of tiny white flowers make a pretty display in spring. 2383. G. odoratum (Asperula odorata), better known as Sweet Woodruff, can be used for flavoring wine, but its principal value is as an extremely attractive and durable ground cover for shaded areas.It also does well in the crevices of walks or as an edging plant. 95 ($11.48/Fl Oz) Get it as soon as Wed, Nov 25 Galium odoratum, commonly called sweet woodruff, is a mat-forming perennial that is most often grown as a ground cover in shady areas.Plants typically grow 8-12" tall and feature fragrant, lance-shaped, dark green leaves in whorls of 6-8 along square stems. See this plant in the following landscape: Cultivars / Varieties: Tags: Vanilla-scented leaves are essential in Maybowl, a traditional German punch, and also used in potpourris. From this broad genus (80 species) of mainly European herbs, one has established itself as a favorite in gardens everywhere. Old fashioned favorite that spreads quickly with rich soil and ample moisture. They have a sweet, nutty, vanilla flavor. Attractive low spreading groundcover or pathway edging for shady gardens and woodland settings. Sweet Woodruff. It transforms problem areas into oases! Noteworthy Characteristics. See more ideas about Sweet woodruff, Woodruff, Plants under trees. Notes: Potentially invasive. Fragrant ground covers are a wonderful addition to any garden.