These hardy perennials are natives of southern and eastern Europe. The leaves of these plants are divided into 4 to 10 oval leaflets and they bear pea-like flowers in the summer. Galega orientalis is an upright plant producing erect spikes of small, violet flowers tinted with blue. It grows up to 4 feet high. Galega hartlandii 'Lady Wilson' bears branched spikes of small, lilac-blue and pinkish-white flowers. This plant will grow up to 5 feet high.  

Galegas, also known as Goat's Rue, can be grown in regular garden soil that is well-drained, in a sunny spot. They will need to be staked.

Goat's Rue can be divided in the winter, or seeds may be sown in sandy soil in the spring.

Galega orientalis;
Galega hartlandii & var. Lady Wilson, bicolor, carnea;
Galega officinalis & var. alba.