Goat’s Rue ‘Galega officinalis’

From £1.50

Bluish-mauve pea flowers in a spike. Commonly known as galega, Goat’s-rue, French lilac, Italian fitch, or professor-weed.

Goat’s rue was used as an herbal tonic in folk medicine practices of medieval Europe to treat bubonic plague, worms, and snake bites.

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Additional information

Sun Preference

Sun either Partial or Full

Soil Preference

Most Soils OK

Suitable for

Strong growing, bushy perennial. Likes Full Sun or Partial Shade. Prefers well-drained soil.

Attracts

Attracts a range of insects.

Flowering season

July – September

Flowering colour

Lilac/White

Eventual height

1.5m

Delivery

Plants – expected delivery within 7-10 days when in stock, Seeds – expected delivery within 4-7 days when in stock

Species Type

Perennial