sweet woodruff
Also known as: hay plant; kiss-me-quick; mugwet; rockweed; sweet grass; woodruff
A vigorous rhizomatous perennial forming a wide mat of erect stems to 30cm, bearing whorls of bright green, lance-shaped leaves, hay-scented when dry, with terminal clusters of small white, starry flowers from late spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum)
- Genus
- Galium
- Family
- Rubiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbs - Culinary · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of sweet woodruff
Distribution map
Eurasia, Northern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of sweet woodruff
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sweet woodruff care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or division of rhizomes in autumn or early spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moist but well-drained soil in partial shade, strong sun will scorch the leaves. Can be invasive
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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