Asperula pontica (Alpine Woodruff)

Asperula pontica, commonly known as Alpine Woodruff, is a perennial herbaceous plant. It has small, lance-shaped leaves that are arranged in whorls along the stem. The plant produces clusters of tiny, star-shaped white flowers with a sweet fragrance. Alpine Woodruff is known for its use as a ground cover in shady areas, where it forms a low, spreading mat of foliage. It grows to a height of about 6-8 inches and has a spread of 12-18 inches.