How to grow Goat's Rue

Galega officinalis

Growing Goat's rue from seed

Soak seeds overnight before sowing.2 Cold stratification improves germination.2

How long does Goat's rue take to grow?

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Goat's rue Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin officinalis meaning “used medicinally”

Goat's rue Folklore & Trivia

Has been shown to increase glandular tissue in lactating women.1

Other names for Goat's rue

Professor-weed, French lilac, Italian fitch

Galega officinalis L., Galega bicolor, Galega persica, Galega tricolor.

Footnotes

1 Mobi Motherhood

2 Plants for a Future


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