Sweet woodruff
Galium odoratum
Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) is a groundcover suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 6–10 in tall and 12–24 in wide, needs medium water, and prefers part to shade. Fragrant when crushed. Spreads readily in moist shade — can be aggressive.
medium water6–10 in tall and 12–24 in wideDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Galium odoratum
- Type
- Groundcover
- Mature size
- 6–10 in tall and 12–24 in wide
- Water needs
- medium water
- Sun
- part to shade
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Hail tolerance
- moderate
- Wind tolerance
- low
- Salt tolerance
- low
- Bloom color
- white
- Bloom time
- late spring
- Pollinator value
- low
- Good for
- under conifer, north foundation
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sweet woodruff good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Sweet woodruff is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a groundcover suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Sweet woodruff get?
- It matures to about 6–10 in tall and 12–24 in wide.
- How much water does Sweet woodruff need?
- It needs medium water once established.
- Is Sweet woodruff native to Colorado?
- No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
