Galium odoratum
Galium odoratum
Sweet Woodruff
Dainty white flowers in airy umbels over the pretty whorled deep green foliage in spring. Sweet woodruff spreads slowly, to form a superb easy care groundcover. The flowers are used to make May Wine; something to try! (Groundcover)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Spring 6-12" tall x 12-18" wide Part Shade Shade 
Hardiness Zone:4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -30° to -20°F
Attracts Butterflies Attracts ButterfliesCulinary Uses Culinary Uses
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantFragrant Fragrant
Good for Tea Good for TeaMay Naturalize May Naturalize
Prostrate or vining growth habit Prostrate or vining growth habitTolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil