Family:

Rubiaceae

Asperula conferta

Common Woodruff

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Occurrence:

Habitat & Site Selection:

Wide range of vegetation communities including woodlands, grasslands and mallee. Prefers dappled shade or partial sun. Frost tolerant. Drought resistant. Responds rapidly after spring rains. In very shaded positions it can develop a taller, looser growth form.

Habit:

A spreading perennial herb, 0.5-1m high, 0.2-0.5m wide. Leaves to 1cm long, narrow and in whorls of 4 or 6, often reflexed. Small white flowers on short stalks, (Sep-Dec).

Seed Collection:

Nov to Feb. From cuttings or from seed, no treatment required.