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Goat’s Rue (Galega officinalis)

Name: Goat's Rue (Galega officinalis)
SKU: 939
Availability: InStock

Perennial

Attracts Bees and Butterflies

Medicinal

Height: 4 feet
Aspect: Sun or semi shade
Soil Type: Well drained
Uses: Decorative and Medicinal
Care: Cut back after flowering or in the autumn
Usually available: March to September
Pot size supplied: Grown in a 10 cm (4 inch) pot
Hardiness: LEVEL 1 - see 'Description' tab below

Description:

Goat’s Rue (Galega officinalis)

Goat’s Rue – Galega officinalis

Goat’s Rue – Galega officinalis is a very showy member of the legume family.

A tall bushy plant with pinnate leaves and attractive pale mauve or white pea like flowers.

Growth will be more vigorous in light soils and sun.

£2.40 – £6.10

SKU: N/A Categories: Perennial, Bees and Butterflies, Medicinal Tags: architectural, flowers, medicinal, purple, R, white

Product Description

This plant is grown in a 4″ (10cm) pot. It is ready to be placed (weather permitting) into it’s final position. You will receive an instruction label which gives you further cultural instructions.

Note: If the Plant is in season but not in stock it may be available in small quantities. please contact us for stock. Read more on availability here

This plant is LEVEL 1 – Fully hardy UK wide

These levels are determined by Norfolk Herbs and are to be used simply as a guide. Our levels go from 1 (fully hardy) to 6 (requires a heated environment over winter).

Additional information

Weight	.5 kg
Height	3 – 5 Foot
Life Cycle	Perennial
Colour	Pinks, Mauves, Blues
Ideal for Bee & Butterfly	Yes
Medicinal	Medicinal
Planting Position	Full Sun, Semi-Shade
Herbs for Tea	No
Ideal for Tubs & Containers	No
Culinary Herbs	Not culinary
Scented	No Scent
Herb Group	Other
A-Z	R
Pot Size	1.5 Litre potted plant, 10cm (pot width) plant
Width / Spread	2-3 feet