Species woodruff
White flowers with green-yellow buds on  upright green stems.

woodruff

Asperula tinctoria

Woodruff (Asperula tinctoria) is an amazing plant species, native to Europe. It produces stunning little white and yellow flowers in the spring and can stay low to the ground as a groundcover. In addition to providing a beautiful look to any landscape, it produces an unmistakable sweet aroma. Woodruff is also thought to be a natural anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial agent, making it useful in home remedies. Furthermore, it is deer resistant and grows well in most soil types, making it a great candidate for any garden. Woodruff is truly a species worth celebrating!

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Layering Propagation,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 9

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water woodruff (Asperula tinctoria) regularly to keep the soil lightly moist, but not wet. Water approximately once a week or when the top 1-2 inches of soil is dry. Avoid over-watering as this can lead to root rot and other problems. Woodruff prefers full sun to partial shade and will perform best in moist, well-draining soil.

sunlight

Woodruff (Asperula tinctoria) prefers bright indirect sunlight most of the day, as it will help the plant produce vibrant foliage. Depending on location, it can also generally tolerate full sun, though direct sunlight should be avoided due to its susceptibility to sunburn and leaf scorch. When planting outdoors, at least 6 hours of daily sunlight should be available. When kept indoors, it should receive indirect natural sunlight, should be placed near a bright south- or east-facing window and be rotated occasionally for even exposure. It can also be supplemented with artificial fluorescent, incandescent or LED light to prevent spindly, leggy growth.

pruning

Pruning woodruff (Asperula tinctoria) is an important task for the health of the plant. The best time to prune woodruff plants is early spring, before new growth has begun. Pruning should be done every 2 to 3 years, and should occur just after flowering. Pruning should involve removing dead, diseased or damaged stems and the removal of any non-flowering stems. Cutting back the plant to a height of 5 to 10 centimeters can help to promote new growth and flowering.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Woodruff typically starts flowering in April or May.

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