Galega officinalis (Goat's Rue)

Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Upright Taller-Growing Clump
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Lilac Flowers (Summer late), Green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Suitable for container growing; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive top growth; Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations.

Common Missspellings: Gallega, Galeger, Galleger
Galega officinalis (Goat's Rue)
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