Galega

These hardy perennials are natives of southern and eastern Europe. The leaves of these plants are divided into 4 to 10 oval leaflets and they bear pea-like flowers in the summer. G. orientalis is an upright plant producing erect spikes of small, violet flowers tinted with blue. It grows up to 4 feet high. G. hartlandii 'Lady Wilson' bears branched spikes of small, lilac-blue and pinkish-white flowers. This plant will grow up to 5 feet high.

Pot Cultivation

Galegas, also known as Goat's Rue, can be grown in regular garden soil that is well-drained, in a sunny spot. They will need to be staked.

Propagation

Goat's Rue can be divided in the winter, or seeds may be sown in sandy soil in the spring.

G. officinalis

VARIETIES

• G. orientalis;
• G. hartlandii & var. Lady Wilson, bicolor, carnea;
• G. officinalis & var. alba.