Is Sweet Woodruff Invasive

Sweet woodruff spreads by runners. In moist soil, it can spread very quickly and can become invasive in the right conditions. It is often recommended that you plant sweet woodruff ground cover in an area that you would not mind seeing naturalized by sweet woodruff.

How do you stop sweet woodruff from spreading?

Water. While sweet woodruff grows most vigorously in damp to wet soil conditions, it also tolerates dry shade. To prevent it from spreading too invasively, only water the plant in times of prolonged drought.

Is sweet woodruff a good ground cover?

Horticultural Uses: Sweet woodruff is an excellent groundcover for forest and shaded environments, growing especially well in the dry shade at the base of deciduous trees.