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WOODRUFF SWEET (Asperula odorata) P-V

Sweet Woodruff Seeds

Shiny leaves growing in radiating forma-tion up the stem with small white star shaped flowers in May and June. When dried has the scent of newly mown hay. Used dried in linen cupboards. Fresh leaves and flowers steeped in drinks especially white wine cup. Make a tea to soothe the nerves and to ease headaches. Germination can be difficult and erratic. Habitat: Woodland.

Height low creeping.
Hardy Perennial

Handy Tip: Woodruff would benefit from vernalisation (subject seed to the cold winter period before germination in spring.)

Product Part No: H259

Pack size: 15 Seeds

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Price: £2.25

When to Sow

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Additional Details

When to Sow Sweet Woodruff Seeds

Early April to early June

Where to Sow

In open ground or cold frame

When to Transplant

Thin out seedlings as they grow to 5cm apart. Plant out during September and October spacing 30cm apart for flowering throughout the following summer.