Sweet Woodruff
Galium odoratum
This sweet little plant has established itself as a favorite in gardens everywhere. An extremely attractive and durable groundcover for shaded areas, it also does well in the crevices of walks or as an edging plant. Has fragrant flowers and is deer resistant!
Water: Moderate to Wet/Moist
Hardiness: Frost Hardy
Habit: Low spreading perennial groundcover, 6 to 12" tall by 18" wide
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Average, well-draining soil
Origin: Much of Europe - from Spain and Ireland to Russia, as well as Western Siberia, Turkey, Iran, the Caucasus, China, and Japan
Additional Characteristics: Deer Resistant
Sweet Woodruff