Galega officinalis - P9

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Growth habit
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel.

Flower
Galega officinalis forms butterfly-shaped, light lilac-coloured flowers arranged in clusters from July.

Use
Bee pasture, woodland edge, medicinal plant