Galium odoratum, commonly known as sweet woodruff, is a charming, low-growing perennial with fresh green foliage and small, star-shaped white flowers. This ground cover is ideal for shady borders, woodland gardens, and planting beneath trees and shrubs, where it quickly forms a dense carpet. Galium odoratum prefers a partially shaded to shaded position and humus-rich, slightly moist soil. The plant is low-maintenance and releases a pleasant fragrance during flowering and when the leaves are crushed.
Please note: Plants are living products and may vary from photos and descriptions. Minor imperfections may occur but usually recover once planted in your garden. Our plants are strong and supplied in nursery pots, directly from our partner growers.
At a Glance
- Type: outdoor garden plant
- Height: approx. 10-25 cm
- Pot: Ø9 cm nursery pot
- Care: easy — low maintenance
- Delivery: free delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries (5–8 working days), covered by our healthy-arrival guarantee
- Sol o sombra
- Pleno sol, Semisombra
- Altura
- 0,1-0,5 m
- Anchura
- 1-1,5 m
- Follaje
- Caduco
- Floración
- Primavera, Verano
- Fragancia
- Flores
- Tiempo hasta la madurez
- 5-10 años
- Suelo
- Arcilloso, Franco, Arenoso
- pH del suelo
- Ácido a alcalino
- Humedad
- Húmedo
- Exposición
- Resguardado, Expuesto
- Orientación
- Norte, Este, Oeste
- Rusticidad (RHS)
- H7 (hasta aprox. -20 °C)
Fuentes: RHS Plant Finder: Galium odoratum; PFAF: Galium odoratum
Rangos del RHS Plant Finder y PFAF. Indican lo que la planta tolera; las condiciones locales varían.
Envío siempre gratuito, en todos los pedidos a la UE 🌿
Plazos de entrega habituales
Los 25 países de la UE — 5–8 días laborables
Los plazos de entrega son estimados y pueden variar según las condiciones locales.