Sweet Woodruff
The Galium Sweet Woodruff, 'Galium odoratum', is a new ground cover that has delicate white flowers that look wonderful with its dark green foliage. When dried, the leaves are mildly fragrant. Galium blooms from late spring to early summer. ‘Sweet Woodruff’ has a plant height of 6-12” and a plant spread of 12”. It requires full sun but will tolerate morning shade and moist, well drained soil. (More shade is required in warm climates. ) Galium can spread very rapidly and must be planted in an area where it is able to take over. Use ‘Sweet Woodruff’ as an edging perennial, in a naturalized area, or as a ground cover beneath shrubs. ... get more information
Dianthus - Rubys Tuesday The Dianthus 'Rubys Tuesday', Dianthus Hybrid, has flowers that are a deep red carnation with a sweet fragrance. Their very compact habit and free blooming nature make the 'Ruby Tuesday' Dianthus a stand out both in container gardens and perennial borders. Dianthus will bloom from mid summer to early fall. In order for a longer bloom time, deadhead the blooms continuously throughout the summer. Dianthus needs a sunny site with well-drained soil, but will tolerate some shade in the afternoon and humidity. These fragrant, spicy dove like flowers look wonderful as a border plant, rock gardens, along walks or paths, for edging and a definite in cottage gardens. They are especially stunning when paired with white or silver.
