@TheGreenMan I've just been to the garden and had a good sniff at my Galium odoratum leaves and flowers, crushed or not crushed. I cannot smell anything at all.
It would be interesting to find out what other forum members can smell.
I have it growing beneath trees and later on in early summer the scent is noticeable on the air. Sweet, and as has been said, reminiscent of new mown hay.
I love it too. It will grow anywhere, in any conditions.
Except in my garden. Been trying to get this to grow, off and on for a few years now. Tried seedlings in trays, seeds straight in the ground, bought a couple of plants, light shade, dappled shade, heavy shade, damp leaf litter soil. I'm beginning to think someone sneaks in and removes it at night. Is it the clay? or maybe competition from the ivy?
It grows here under trees, some areas get very dry, others stay moist. I also have some growing at the foot of a barn wall where it is incredibly dry and sunny -- here it hasn't spread much but grows okay, against the written odds. Maybe it is the ivy's roots that prevent the finer roots of your woodruff from getting a hold? Perhaps try clearing a patch of ivy and giving the woodruff space to get established.
@TheGreenMan I've just been to the garden and had a good sniff at my Galium odoratum leaves and flowers, crushed or not crushed. I cannot smell anything at all.
It would be interesting to find out what other forum members can smell.
I opened the back door just now and sat watching the birds. The woodruff is about a metre away from the step and I could definitely smell it.
Maybe some of us have more sensitive noses….or perhaps your plants are shy and introverted and don’t wish to release a scent…? 🤷🏽
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It has a beautiful smell (and taste).
Maybe it is the ivy's roots that prevent the finer roots of your woodruff from getting a hold?
Perhaps try clearing a patch of ivy and giving the woodruff space to get established.