Sweet woodruf is a low growing perennial ground cover that reaches a height of only 8 to 10 inches. The glossy leaves grow in whorls around the stem. Clusters of white, star- shaped flowers appear at the tips of the stems in early summer. The seed is slow to germinate, so it is best to divide established plants in spring or fall, or to take cuttings from mature plants and root them in a mixture of peat moss and perlite. Space your plants 1 foot apart.
Sweet woodruff is self-sowing once established and can become a pesky weed.
The leaves and stems can also be frozen for later use. This information is for educational purposes only. References to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned. This information becomes public property upon publication and may be printed verbatim with credit to MSU Extension. Reprinting cannot be used to endorse or advertise a commercial product or company.