Sweet Woodruff Galium odoratum

Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) is a fragrant / aromatic herb grown for traditional may wine flavouring; use sparingly. It prefers dappled shade and gritty, free-draining soil, reaching about 15–30 cm. Harvest in foliage late spring for drying for the best flavour and aroma.

  • Sun: Dappled shade
  • Soil: Gritty, free-draining soil
  • Watering: Low to moderate once established
  • Harvest: Foliage late spring for drying
  • Difficulty: Easy

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