Zone 7 · Sweet Woodruff
Planting Sweet Woodruff in Zone 7
Galium odoratum
✅ Sweet Woodruff thrives in zone 7 (hardy 4–8)
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Sweet Woodruff has a specific planting window in zone 7. Check back in spring.
Evaluated for July 30, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around April 15
Zone's first frost
around November 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 7
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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