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Common Rue, Herb-Of-Grace

Ruta Graveolens

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Overview

Ruta graveolens, commonly called Common Rue or Herb-of-Grace, is a hardy evergreen shrub reaching up to 2-3 ft in height and spread. This aromatic herb features bluish-green, pinnate foliage with yellow summer-blooming flowers. Best grown in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil, it serves as an excellent insect-repelling plant and a traditional medicinal herb. Handle with care as foliage can cause skin irritation. Zone 4-9.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–9Type HerbClimate Temperate
Common Rue, Herb-Of-Grace (Ruta Graveolens) — bushy mound with a somewhat woody base
Common Rue, Herb-Of-Grace (Ruta Graveolens) — is a versatile and aromatic perennial herb that is a striking addition to any landscapeCommon Rue, Herb-Of-Grace (Ruta Graveolens) — Handle with care as foliage can cause skin irritationCommon Rue, Herb-Of-Grace (Ruta Graveolens) — also known as Ruta graveolens or Herb-of-GraceCommon Rue, Herb-Of-Grace (Ruta Graveolens) — is a hardy evergreen shrub reaching up to 2-3 ft in height and spreadCommon Rue, Herb-Of-Grace (Ruta Graveolens) — it serves as an excellent insect-repelling plant and a traditional medicinal herbCommon Rue, Herb-Of-Grace (Ruta Graveolens) — commonly called Common Rue or Herb-of-Grace+23

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Herb
Family
Rutaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Common Rue, Herb-Of-Grace (Ruta Graveolens) — bushy mound with a somewhat woody base
Common Rue, Herb-Of-Grace (Ruta Graveolens) — is a versatile and aromatic perennial herb that is a striking addition to any landscape
Common Rue, Herb-Of-Grace (Ruta Graveolens) — Handle with care as foliage can cause skin irritation
Common Rue, Herb-Of-Grace (Ruta Graveolens) — also known as Ruta graveolens or Herb-of-Grace
Common Rue, Herb-Of-Grace (Ruta Graveolens) — is a hardy evergreen shrub reaching up to 2-3 ft in height and spread
Common Rue, Herb-Of-Grace (Ruta Graveolens) — it serves as an excellent insect-repelling plant and a traditional medicinal herb
Common Rue, Herb-Of-Grace (Ruta Graveolens) — commonly called Common Rue or Herb-of-Grace
Common Rue, Herb-Of-Grace (Ruta Graveolens) — Best grown in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil
Common Rue, Herb-Of-Grace (Ruta Graveolens) — This plant typically grows to a height of 2 to 3 feet and can spread equally wide
Common Rue, Herb-Of-Grace (Ruta Graveolens) — This aromatic herb features bluish-green, pinnate foliage with yellow summer-blooming flowers
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