Greenwood Nursery Sweet Woodruff

Sweet Woodruff is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8, meaning it is quite cold-tolerant and can survive winters in these regions. If you are in a zone colder than 4, it may not survive the winter, so it is best to check your local hardiness zone before planting.

This plant prefers part shade to full shade. It is specifically adapted to woodland environments, so it will perform best in areas protected from the harsh afternoon sun, such as under tree canopies or on the north side of a building.

While it is an excellent ground cover that spreads to create a lush, carpet-like effect, it is generally well-behaved compared to more aggressive ground covers. It will fill in bare spots nicely, but it is not typically considered invasive in most garden settings.

Sweet Woodruff prefers moist, well-drained soil and will need regular watering initially. Once it is fully established in your garden, it becomes drought-tolerant, though it will still appreciate consistent moisture during particularly hot or dry spells.

At maturity, Sweet Woodruff reaches a height of about 6 inches (0.5 feet) and spreads to about 1 foot wide. Because of its spreading habit, spacing them about 12 inches apart is ideal for creating a dense, uniform ground cover.