Common Rue, Herb-Of-Grace

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.