Galium odoratum (Woodruff)

Name: Galium odoratum (Woodruff)
Brand: Sarah Raven
SKU: 200614
Price: 5.5 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

A deliciously scented ground cover plant which will spread naturally underground, and is well suited to shady or woodland areas.

1 x 9cm pot (200614-1)

3 x 9cm pots

9 x 9cm pots

1 x 9cm pot (510350-1)

3 x 9cm pots (510350-3)

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DELIVERY INFORMATION

Details:

Type: Perennial
Position: Border (Front), Ground Cover (Scattered)
Soil: Broad Tolerance
Flowers: April - July
Height: 15cm (6in)
Group/Species: odoratum
Common name: Woodruff
Moisture: Moist but Well-drained
Aspect: Shade
Spread: 90cm (36in)

Description

A deliciously scented ground cover plant which will spread naturally underground, and is well suited to shady or woodland areas. Bees love the small clusters of star-like white flowers.

The dried leaves of Galium odoratum can be used in syrups, jellies, teas and for flavouring milk based drinks and dishes with a vanilla and almond-like flavour. The flowers, harvested fresh, are sweet tasting and can be used for garnishes.

You can use the flowers as an edible garnish on salads.

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Care Tips

A wonderful ground cover plant for a shady area, it will spread quickly, so don’t be afraid to annually dig up clumps to keep it in check.

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