Zone 5 · Sweet Woodruff
Planting Sweet Woodruff in Zone 5
Galium odoratum
✅ Sweet Woodruff thrives in zone 5 (hardy 4–8)
Can I plant today?
⏳ Too early to direct-sow
Last frost is in 4 weeks. Wait until soil warms.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around May 15
Zone's first frost
around October 15
Bloom window
May – June
Peak bloom
May
Sun required
shade
Mature height
10"
Spacing
12" apart
Type
perennial
How to plant Sweet Woodruff in zone 5
Plant in spring in moist shade. Hay-scented when dried; classic woodland ground cover.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Sweet Woodruff peaks in May. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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