Goats Rue. A vigorous perennial with spreading stems and soft green leaves. Long spikes of white or mauve flowers sometimes bi-coloured. Max Height 60cm to 1.2m. Max Spread 90cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Galega officinalis
A vigorous perennial with spreading stems and soft green leaves. Long spikes of white or mauve flowers sometimes bi-coloured.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Galega |
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Species | officinalis |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Goats Rue |
Flower Colour | white, mauve |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 60cm, 1.2m |
Family | Leguminosae |
Spread | 90cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Cut back after flowering |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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