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Galium odoratum
Sweet Woodruff
Rubiaceae
Height
15 - 20 cm
Flower colour
white
Flowering time
June - July
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
partial shade - shade, very shade tolerant
Soil
well drained, moist
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
hardy
Plant range
Europe
Galium is a large genus in the family Rubiaceae, with over 600 species. Most are not sought after garden plants, but there are some exceptions. Four species are native to Iceland.
Propagation:
Division - spring, summer or fall.
Seed - best sown in September - November.
Seed just covered and kept at 20°C (68°F) for 2-4 weeks and then stored outside until germination. Optimum germination temperature is 5-12°C (40-55°F).
Good ground cover for shady places. Spreads by rhizomes, can become invasive.
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