Goat's-rue
Galega officinalis
Goat's-rue is a vigorous, clump-forming perennial legume that thrives in full sun to partial shade with average, well-drained soils. It is historically valued in herbal medicine and produces attractive lilac to white pea-like flowers in summer that are highly attractive to pollinators. Once established it requires minimal care, though it can spread aggressively in favorable conditions so monitor its spread in garden settings.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 120″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately; Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 6, 2021 by martin cross (cc-by-sa)
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