{"product_id":"woodruff-herb-9cm-pot","title":"Woodruff Herb 9cm Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eGalium odoratum ‘Sweet Woodruff’ – Hardy Rhizomatous Perennial Plant - 9cm Pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntroductory Paragraph\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalium odoratum, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eSweet Woodruff\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a charming \u003cstrong\u003eground cover perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e prized for its delicate white flowers, fragrant foliage, and ability to thrive in shaded garden areas. Perfect for woodland gardens, borders, and natural planting schemes, this RHS Plants for Pollinators variety provides long-lasting seasonal interest while attracting bees and beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduces clusters of \u003cstrong\u003esmall white star-shaped flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e in late spring and early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForms a dense mat of \u003cstrong\u003ebright green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for ground cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves release a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003esweet hay-like fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e when dried\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for \u003cstrong\u003eshaded borders, woodland gardens, and underplanting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognised as an \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy, low-maintenance perennial suitable for a wide range of soil types\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Woodruff is a vigorous \u003cstrong\u003erhizomatous perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e that spreads gently to create a soft carpet of fresh green foliage beneath trees, shrubs, or along shaded pathways. Its neat whorls of lance-shaped leaves provide attractive texture throughout the growing season, while the delicate white flowers appear in airy clusters above the foliage from late spring into summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly valued for both its ornamental appeal and wildlife benefits, Galium odoratum attracts bees and pollinating insects with its nectar-rich blooms. The foliage becomes particularly fragrant when dried, making it a traditional favourite for potpourri and scented arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThriving in \u003cstrong\u003emoist but well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, Sweet Woodruff performs best in partial shade but will also tolerate full sun if the soil remains consistently moist. 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