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Sweet Woodruff

Galium odoratum

Tiny, fragrant, white star flowers on dainty, green, low growing foliage.

Characteristics:

Bloom Time:

Blooms late spring

Mature Height:

6-8 Inches

Hardiness Zone:

3-8 Find your zone

Exposure:

Full Sun,Partial Shade

Features and Usage:

Greenhouse Growing Instructions:

Grow on at 50-65° F providing 50% shade, and keeping plants evenly moist but never wet or completely dry. Gallium generally finish in 6-10 weeks based on growing conditions.
Plants Per Gallon: 1
Storage Temperature Prior to Planting: 38
Cooler Humidity Prior to Planting: Low

Transplanting Instructions:

Plant in well draining humus rich soil with 4.5-8.0 pH preferring slightly acid soils. Keep crown of plant at same level it was in the plug. Once potted, water immediately and apply a broad spectrum fungicide according to directions to avoid crown and root rot.

Homeowner Planting and Maintenance Tips:

Plant in very well-drained soil in full sun to light shade.

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We have done our best to describe this plant as accurately as possible, however, different climates
and growing conditions in different parts of the country will affect height, bloom time, and color.