Galium odoratum
Sweet Woodruff
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Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) - Description
G. odoratum is native to Europe, North Africa, and Siberia. It bears clusters of tiny white flowers that appear above foliage in late spring and summer. When dried, it's leaves and stems give off a fragrance like hay. Use flowers to make May wine, leaves to flavor drinks.
Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) - Blooming
Blooms fragrant white, pinkish-white, or yellow, star-shaped flowers.
Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) - Growth
Grow in partial shade for best results. Hardiness depends on species. Some species are considered weedy, as they spread and cling to nearby surfaces with tiny hairs. Their roots are shallow, so thinning is easy if you monitor its growth. Grow in areas that you need natural insect control, as it repels many kinds.
Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) - Planting
You can divide in spring or fall. Woodruff also self-sows easily, so you can sow directly in late spring. If transplanting, do so on a mild weathered day. Plant 6" apart.
Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) - Pest
Some problems include downy mildew, powdery mildew, fungal leaf spots, and rust.
Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) - Interesting facts
The Anglo-Saxons made a red dye from Galium. Dried woodruff is used as potpourri and as a moth repellent.
Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) - Soil and irrigation
Grow in well-drained, rich, acidic soil. Water heavily weekly in rainless summers.
