Galium Odoratum

Galium Odoratum Care

Galium Odoratum

Other names: Sweetscented Bedstraw

What is the plant

A herbaceous plant, it grows to 30–50 cm (12–20 in) long, often lying flat on the ground or supported by other plants. Its vernacular names include woodruff, sweet woodruff, and wild baby's breath; master of the woods would be a literal translation of the German Waldmeister. It is sometimes confused with Galium triflorum and Galium verum. It owes its sweet smell to the odiferous agent coumarin, and is sometimes used as a flavoring agent due to its chemical content.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

4 - 8

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water only occasionally; during summer water can be done more often.
Sunlight
Partial shade to full shade.
Soil
Tolerates average, well-drained, dry, thin soils of various soil pH.

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Temperature
For best results, provide good air circulation, with temperatures between 65 (18 °C) to 75 F (23 °C) and nighttime temperatures between 50 t(10°C) to 60 F (15 °C).
Container
Sweet woodruff grows well as a potted plant indoors or out. Select an attractive container or use a window box. Line the bottom with a thin layer of gravel or broken shards of old flower pots to allow drainage.
Popularity
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