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Genus: Galium Species: odoratum Common Name: Sweet Woodruff Family: Rubiaceae Order: Gentianales Native: Europe, northern Africa and Asia Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 0.75 to 1.5 feet Width: 0.5 to 0.75 foot Flowering Season: Spring Flower Color: White Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 4-8 Note: This plant is suitable for ground cover in part shaded areas of a garden. Prefers partly shady to shady, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.