plant

Goat's rue

Galega officinalis

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

Goat's rue (Galega officinalis) — a plant, for Full sun, Medium water.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermedium

↑ Gives back

Mulch_biomassmedium to high

Through the year

Through the year

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emergenceEmergence in early spring after the last frost and when soil temperatures reach 5°C.
floweringFlowering typically occurs about 60 days after emergence and can last for 3 months.
fruitingFruiting begins approximately 30 days after flowering starts.
senescenceSenescence occurs with the first autumn frost.

Soil interactions

Drainagewell-drained to moist
Nitrogen fixingYes
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatesnitrogen
Soil textureloam, clay, sandy_loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceMedium

Propagation

Methodsseed, division
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~1 yr
Stratificationcold_stratification
Self-seedingModerate
Divisionspring

Wildlife & pests

Attractspollinators, beneficial insects