Ruta graveolens
RUE, COUNTRYMAN'S TREACLE
Rutaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen sub-shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
1m
Plant habit
 
0.75m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia

Other Botanical Names:

Other Common Names: Herb of Grace, Herb of Repentance

 
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Ruta graveolens
RUE, COUNTRYMAN'S TREACLE
Rutaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen sub-shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
1m
Plant habit
 
0.75m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: aromatic; blue-green

Edibility: herbalist herb


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage & mediterranean designs

Uses: border, pot

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Pet friendly: No






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