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Sweet Woodruff (#1)
Sweet Woodruff (#1)
$18.00
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96 in stock
Galium odoratum
Choose Sweet Woodruff for shaded beds where you want fast groundcover under shrubs or trees. The tradeoff is control: it spreads willingly, so use it where edging or naturalizing makes sense.
Buy This If
- You need shade coverage.
- You can let it spread.
- Deer pressure is a concern.
Skip This If
- You want a clumping perennial.
- The bed dries out often.
- You dislike spreading groundcovers.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B | It gives shaded areas a finished, woodland look, but it is more about coverage than bold color. |
| Growth Rate | A- | It fills in quickly when the site suits it, which is useful but also means you should plan its boundaries. |
| Maintenance | B | It is not fussy once settled, but spreading edges may need occasional trimming. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer usually pass this by, since the foliage deters browsing, though no plant is completely immune where pressure is severe. |
| Small Space Fit | C+ | It can work in a small bed only if you are willing to manage its spread. |
| Screening Value | F | It is a groundcover, so it will not provide privacy or vertical screening. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Sweet Woodruff for shaded beds with room to knit together, not for narrow strips where every edge needs to stay sharp.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 0.75 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 1.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8b |
| Spacing | 1 ft |
| Sun | Part Shade to Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Spreading, mat-forming groundcover |
Customers Usually Ask
Will it take over?
It can spread steadily, so use it where coverage is welcome and edges can be managed.
Is it good under trees?
Yes, especially in shaded, organic soil that does not stay bone dry.
Do deer usually eat it?
It has good deer resistance, making it useful where browsing is a regular problem.
Why Choose Perennials for Your Garden?
- Return Year After Year: Perennials come back each season, reducing replanting costs while increasing garden maturity
- Extended Seasonal Interest: With proper selection, you can enjoy continuous blooms from spring through fall.
- Low Long-Term Maintenance: Once established, many perennials require minimal upkeep and become more resilient over time.
The Pro Growers of New England Advantage — Perennials
Perennials bring dependable color, texture, and seasonal interest to your landscape year after year. At Pro Growers of New England, our perennials are grown locally and selected for reliable performance in New England’s soil, temperature swings, and growing conditions.
We welcome customers to visit the nursery, explore our selection in person, and choose healthy, well-developed plants with confidence. When you purchase perennials from PGNE, you’re investing in locally grown varieties chosen for longevity, repeat bloom performance, and long-term garden success.
We welcome customers to visit the nursery, explore our selection in person, and choose healthy, well-developed plants with confidence. When you purchase perennials from PGNE, you’re investing in locally grown varieties chosen for longevity, repeat bloom performance, and long-term garden success.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-41097
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