Sweet Woodruff

Galium odoratum, Rubiaceae

Zones

4a–8b

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Shade (optimal)Partial Shade (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

4 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Spotted Dead NettleLamium maculatum

Beneficial Insect HabitatShade Provision

MadderRubia tinctorum

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Common FlaxLinum usitatissimum

Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

RamieBoehmeria nivea

Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Siberian IrisIris sibirica

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

CamasCamassia quamash

Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

PartridgeberryMitchella repens

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationFoodMedicineDye

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Sweet Woodruff grow in?

Sweet Woodruff grows in USDA hardiness zones 4a through 8b.

What are good companion plants for Sweet Woodruff?

Good companions for Sweet Woodruff include Spotted Dead Nettle, Madder, Common Flax, Ramie, Siberian Iris.

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