Galega Persica Lilacina
Nat. Ord. Leguminosæ.
This is a lovely species of Galega imported little more than fifty years ago from Persia. Perfectly hardy; in general form it corresponds with G. officinalis. The following are its distinctions: More dense racemes of lilac flowers, a foot less tall, leaflets shorter and broader—in fact, oval, oblong, somewhat twisted or edged up in the arrangement, and often without the terminal leaflet.
The above Goat’s-rues are of the simplest culture; they will do in any soil, but if they are liberally treated they will repay it. A fat loam and sunny situation are what they delight in. They may remain year after year in one position, but I find them to do better in every way if they are divided the second year; it should be done in summer, so that they can make a little growth in their new quarters before winter sets in. In order to carry out this, the older plants (I divide half my stock one year, the other half the year following) should be cut over near the ground, though they may be in full bloom. Divide the roots into several strong pieces, and replant them in soil deeply dug and where they are intended to flower; they will bloom finely the following season.
Flowering period, July to September.