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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  1. 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

      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

      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

      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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    • Noa

      Hi, when would this product be available?

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hello Noa, Sorry, not until next harvest. Looking for a groundcover rich in coumarin? Try rupturewort–it is choice. We have this both in plant and seed form. all the best, richo

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