Galium odoratum
Common Name : sweet woodruffFamily : RubiaceaeType : Herbaceous PerennialHabit : Mat formingHeight : < 10 cmSpread : 10-50 cmFlower colour : WhiteFlowering from : Mayto JuneFoliage : DeciduousFoliage colour : GreenSunlight : Part ShadeMoisture : Moist but well-drainedSoil : Acid / Neutral / AlkalineSeason of interest : Spring - SummerFragrant![<em>Galium odoratum</em> 31/05/2018](https://www.rezeau.org/wp-garden/wp-content/uploads/Galium-odoratum-31-05-2018-150x150.jpg)
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G. odoratum is a vigorous rhizomatous perennial forming a wide mat of erect stems to 30cm, bearing whorls of bright green, lance-shaped leaves, hay-scented when dry, with terminal clusters of small white, starry flowers from late spring. [RHS]