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Detailed Description
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Name:
Sweet Woodruff
Botanical
Name:
Galium odoratum
Zone:
4-8
Soil:
Moist
Exposure:
Part
shade
Bloom
Time and Color:
White flowers in late spring to early summer
Description:
Sweet Woodruff, a favorite little plant that grows in woods and on
shaded hedgebanks, may be readily recognized by its small white flowers. It
has
narrow, bright-green leaves growing beneath them in star-like whorls. Rarely
exceed a foot in height. Used as a rapidly spreading perennial groundcover that
prefers a cool, moist, shady location for best appearance. Useful as an edging
plant in a shaded border. Used to flavor May wine.
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