Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum), packet of 30 seeds, organic
$3.95
Family: Madder (Rubiaceae)
Hardy to Zones 4 to 8
(Woodderowffe, Sweet Woodruff, Bedstraw) Perennial creeping ground cover. Excellent choice for low light areas, the plant is spreading, white-flowered, and highly aromatic. Ingredient in ales of old (and old tales). Dye plant. Sow fall or spring. Cool soil germinator is best barely covered, tamped well and kept evenly moist and shaded until germination, which can take as few as a couple of weeks and as long as 6 months. Once started, a quick grower. Individuate and plant out to moist shade. 1 foot apart.
30 seeds/pkt., Organically Certified
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Question
Harry Seese –
How much seed do I need for 150 sq ft. I live in zone 8 outside of Tacoma. When should I order and when should I plant?
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Richo Cech –
10 packets. sow in spring. best to start in pots and transplant. r
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Deb Miller –
Does it require acidic soil? Is a layer of Peat Moss enough?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Deb,
Sweet woodruff does enjoy a slightly acidic soil. I think peat moss is a good idea. r
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Angela Christensen –
Would this be invasive, or drive out other nearby herbs? I’m looking at it for a permaculture surround for fruit trees, but don’t want it to take over the other herbs. I’m in 6b Utah.
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Richo Cech –
Hi Angela, that may be too sunny of a location for sweet woodruff–not only would it not drive out other herbs, it might not establish at all. i suggest red clover. Richo
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Scott –
Will this be harvestable in year 1 if we plant this in spring, zone 5? Any spacing recommendations? Thank you! – Scott
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Richo Cech –
hi scott, these can take a long time to germinate, and once they do, will grow very rapidly to cover the soil and/or to be harvested. 1 foot apart is a good spacing for them. r
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