Plant Directory

Choices for Shady Locations

Sweet Woodruff
Gallium odoratum

Sweet Woodruff <br />
    <em>Gallium odoratum</em>

A rapidly spreading perennial groundcover that prefers a cool, moist shady location for best appearance. Grows 6–8 inches tall and has white flowers in late spring. Attractive foliage that emits a “new mown hay” fragrance. Useful as an edging plant in a shaded border. Zones 4-8.