Galega × hartlandii 'Lady Wilson'
goat's rue 'Lady Wilson'
'Lady Wilson' is a vigorous upright perennial with pinnate leaves and erect racemes 15cm in length, of violet-blue and white flowers 2cm across, in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue White | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Galega are robust bushy perennials with pinnate leaves and axillary racemes of pea-like flowers in summer and autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any, preferably moist soil, in full sun or partial shade. Needs staking and may spread in rich soils
Propagation
Propagate by division between late autumn and spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back flowered stems to prevent self-seeding
Pests
May be susceptible to pea and bean weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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