Goat's rue 'Alba' (Galega officinalis 'Alba')

Botanical Name:

Galega officinalis 'Alba'

Genus:

Galega

Variety or Cultivar:

'Alba' ~ 'Alba' is a hardy perennial with erect racemes of pure white flowers.

Cultivation:

Plant in any (ideally moist) soil, in full sun or partial shade. Needs staking to prevent dropping. May be invasive in rich soils.

Suggested uses:

Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders

Plant with:

Large-flowered calamint (Calamintha grandiflora)

Soil types:

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage:

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH:

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light:

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect:

North, South, East, West

Exposure:

Exposed

Hardiness:

Hardy (H4)

Specific pest(s):

Pea and bean weevil

Pruning:

Cut back flowered stems to prevent self-seeding.

Propagation method(s):

Division

Skill rating:

Beginner

Maintenance hours / year:

Galega officinalis 'Alba' is:

Deciduous

Flower:

White in Summer; White in Autumn

Foliage:

Dark-green in Summer

Habit:

Bushy, Erect

Ultimate height (m):

1.5

Ultimate spread (m):

Time to maturity:

2-5 years

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