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.
Additional information
| Generic | Galega |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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