Goat’s-Rue
Galega officinalis grows perennially and reaches heights of 50 to 100 centimeters. The flowers can be white, light pink to bluish-purple in color.
Popular name(s): Goat’s-Rue
Botanical name: Galega officinalis
Family: Fabaceae
Origin: The natural area of distribution is in Asia, Europe and North Africa. As an ornamental plant, Galega officinalis also reached other regions, for example, South America and the USA (distribution map).
Height: 50 to 100 centimeters
USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 °F/-23 °C)
Poisonous: Yes, all parts of the plant contain galegine.
Categories: Blue & Purple Flowers | Perennials |
