- Brand: LITGRO
- Product Code: 190298
- Availability: Out Of Stock
Sweet Woodruff Herb 12cm
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(Gallium odoratum)
Please note that this plant will be in the process of dying back for winter, but will reshoot in the spring.
Height/spread: 15cm. Vigorous, carpeting habit.
Flowers: Pretty, white star-shaped flowers in spring and early summer.
Sun/shade: Happy in the dry shade of trees. Good ground cover plant in partial shade.
Maintenance: Trim after flowering and divide regularly. Foliage dies back over the winter.
Soil: Prefers alkaline or chalky soil. Not too dry in summer.
Harvesting: Harvest edible flowers as needed. Whole plant is aromatic.Cooking uses: Pretty star flowers are great in summer drinks and desserts. Use a sprig to flavour wine.
‘Please note this plant is herbaceous. It will die back in the winter months to reshoot in the spring’