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Eastern Goat's Rue

Galega orientalis, Fabaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch MakerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Greater Bird's-foot TrefoilLotus uliginosus
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
White fonioDigitaria exilis
Nitrogen Fixation
Balkan False FlaxCamelina rumelica
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent
Crested WheatgrassAgropyron cristatum
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Black PeaLathyrus niger
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil ImprovementErosion ControlPollinator SupportBiomass Production

Common Questions

What zones does Eastern Goat's Rue grow in?

Eastern Goat's Rue grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

Is Eastern Goat's Rue a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Eastern Goat's Rue is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Eastern Goat's Rue?

Good companions for Eastern Goat's Rue include Greater Bird's-foot Trefoil, White fonio, Balkan False Flax, Crested Wheatgrass, Black Pea.

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