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Galium odoratum

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Galium odoratum

Ground-cover plant for dry shade. Delicate clusters of scented white flowers in the spring above fresh green foliage. Loved by bees. Up to 30cm.

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Description

Tough ground-cover plant for dry shade. It has delicate clusters of scented white flowers in the spring above fresh green foliage. Loved by bees. Up to 30cm.

At A Glance

Common Name Sweet woodruff
Type Hardy Perennial
Height ground cover
Colour white
Spread Rate fast
Flowering spring
Soil Type moist,normal,drained,dry
Aspect shade,part-shade
Pollination Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes

It spreads by rhizomes and can be invasive in certain conditions, but it is a great ground-cover plant for that tricky spot of dry shade.