The Grower's Exchange Sweet Woodruff
Best groundcover for creating lush, low maintenance shade gardens.
This deer-resistant groundcover offers fragrant foliage perfect for crafts and repelling moths. While it thrives in shade and moist soil, it's sensitive to drought. Its medicinal and culinary uses, along with its pollinator-friendly nature, make it a versatile garden addition.
$11.25
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant groundcover for challenging, low-light areas.
- Homeowners desiring a unique, natural fragrance for their garden or indoor use.
- Individuals wanting attractive, deer-resistant groundcover without extensive maintenance.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with small spaces or those preferring contained, non-spreading plants.
- Enthusiasts with sunny gardens or limited shady spots for planting.
- Planters in arid climates or those who prefer drought-tolerant, low-water plants.
Performance breakdown
Shade Tolerance
Thrives in deep shade where most flowering plants struggle to survive.
Maintenance Effort
Requires minimal attention once established, perfect for low-effort garden beds.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer, saving you from constant garden protection measures.
Fragrance Utility
Sweet, hay-like scent adds functional value for sachets and potpourri.
Growth Speed
Slow establishment rate requires patience before achieving full groundcover density.
Versatility
Equally effective as a culinary herb or a decorative landscape filler.
Key Specs
Zones
3-8
Light
Full Shade/ Part Shade
Height
0.5 feet
Spread
1.5 feet
Spacing
18 inches
Bloom Color
White
Shipped Pot Size
3.25”
Soil
Well-draining, Loamy
Water
Medium
Deer Resistant
Yes
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