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Sweet Woodruff
Galium odoratum
Sweet Woodruff
In stock · from $14.99
Vigorous ground cover or perennial for partially shaded, moist areas. Tiny, white, star-shaped flowers appear in late spring above a carpet of green foliage. Bright green leaves are fragrant when crushed and are finely cut, making this plant beautiful even when not in bloom. Excellent to edge pathways, as an underplanting for large shrubs or in naturalized areas.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-27.
Good to know
- Tolerates shade.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Deer resistant.
- Fragrant.
Quick answers
How big does Sweet Woodruff get?
About <6" tall and 36"+ wide at maturity.
How much sun does Sweet Woodruff need?
Full to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun).
How much water does Sweet Woodruff need?
Moderate water use.
Will Sweet Woodruff grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Sweet Woodruff deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Sweet Woodruff in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Sweet Woodruff wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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