Woodruff - pot 9x9 cm (Galium odoratum)
Lieve vrouwebedstro
€1.80 per unit (incl. vat)
Product information "Woodruff - pot 9x9 cm (Galium odoratum)"
Woodruff is rich in vitamin C, tannins and bitters.
CULTIVATION TIPS:
Lady's bedstraw is a perennial plant that prefers a spot in the sun or semi-shade. We plant it best in a loose, moist, nutrient-rich soil. Watering is necessary during periods of drought. We harvest the branches and leaves during flowering.
USE:
Woodruff is used for the preparation of the so-called May-bowl, which we make by sprinkling 1 small bunch of woodruff with 1 tablespoon of sugar, to which we add 2 dl of cognac and 1/2 l of dry white wine. We let it steep overnight. The next day we remove our woodruff and add another 2 l of wine and 1/2 l of champagne (can be replaced by sparkling water). Served chilled, this is the ideal drink to celebrate the beginning of summer. Other drinks can also be flavored by steeping a bunch of this herb in the liquid for a few hours.
Lady's wort is also used to flavor jams, teas and ice cream.
Tea helps with insomnia and nervousness. Furthermore, the herb has a blood purifying effect and also with indigestion, intestine and stomach cramps it can offer relief. CAUTION: the herb contains a lot of coumarin and should therefore only be used in moderation. At too high a dosage, nausea and headaches can occur. Coumarin also causes interactions with blood thinning medications. If you are taking such medications, then woodruff should only be used in consultation with a doctor.
Hanging scented bags with the herb in our closet chases away the moths.
Product specifications
| Application / use plant: | Tree level/tree wreath |
|---|---|
| Average number per m²: | 10 |
| Bloom Month: | May, June |
| Bloom color: | White |
| Branches / bark: | Unknown - n/a |
| Dutch plant name: | Lievevrouwebedstro |
| English plant name: | Sweet Woodruff, Woodruff |
| Flower color - details: | Scented, white |
| French plant name: | Aspérule odorante |
| Frost hardiness - details: | Very good (-29 till -23°c), usda zone 5 |
| Frost resistance: | Extrême winter hardiness |
| Fruit: | Unknown - n/a |
| Full grown plant height: | 25 cm |
| German plant name: | Echter Waldmeister, Prachtkerze, Waldmeister, Waldmeister (Asperula) |
| Growth habit : | Ground cover |
| Humidity/Soil: | Dry soil, Moist soil |
| Humidity/Soil - details: | Dry, normal |
| Latin plant family: | Rubiaceae |
| Leaf / Foliage: | Fine-leaved, Green |
| Leaf / foliage - details: | Green |
| Location: | Shadow |
| Location - details: | Shade, half shade, sun |
| Minimum growing height (in cm): | 20 |
| Plant characteristic: | Aromatic, Ground cover, Indigenous |
| Plant family: | Star-leaved family |
| Planting distance: | 8-11 pieces per m² (30-35 cm apart) |
| Pruning period: | March |
| Synonym / Trade name: | Asperula odorata, Asperula odorata 'Waldmeister' |
| Winter foliage: | Losing leaf |
| maximal growth height (in cm): | 25 |
| type of crop: | Perennial plant |
| type of soil: | Clay soil (calcareous), Normal soil |
| type of soil / ground - details: | Normal, peat, calcareous |
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