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Galium odoratum


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            Mike's Opinion

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An excellent groundcover plant that allows easy underplanting with spring bulbs.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Rubiaceae
Genus
Galium
Species
odoratum
Category
Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
2a - 8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-35 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)
-30 - 20
Height
10 - 50 cm
Spread
100 - 150 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJune
Cultivation
Moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Intolerant of strong sunlight.
Growth
Fast
Pests
No serious insect or disease problems.
Leaf Description
Lance-shaped, dark green leaves in whorls of 6-8 along square stems.
Flower Description
Small, fragrant, 4-petaled, white flowers.
Notable Specimens
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
By seed or rhizomes division. Fresh seed should be immediately sown while stored seed should may be stratified for three months at 5° C.
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