Common Rue
(Ruta graveolens)
Common Rue (Ruta graveolens)
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Summary
Ruta graveolens, commonly known as Common Rue, is an evergreen perennial subshrub or herb native to the Balkan region and some areas of southwestern Asia. It is typically found in rocky and dry habitats, including scrub and open woodlands. The plant grows to a height and width of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters), forming a bushy mound with woody stems at the base and herbaceous growth at the top. Common Rue has bluish-green, pinnately divided leaves that are highly aromatic when crushed. It produces clusters of small, four-petaled yellow flowers in the summer, which are not particularly showy but do attract beneficial insects.
Common Rue is valued for its ornamental bluish foliage, drought tolerance, and historical use in herbal medicine. It is used in gardens as a low hedge, in borders, and for its aromatic leaves in nosegays. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate a range of soil types, provided they have good drainage. It is relatively low maintenance, requiring minimal water once established. However, gardeners should handle the plant with care, as the sap can cause skin irritation. It is also known to repel certain insects and pests, making it a useful companion plant. There are no popular cultivars of significant note, but its natural form is widely appreciated.CC BY-SA 4.0
Common Rue is valued for its ornamental bluish foliage, drought tolerance, and historical use in herbal medicine. It is used in gardens as a low hedge, in borders, and for its aromatic leaves in nosegays. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate a range of soil types, provided they have good drainage. It is relatively low maintenance, requiring minimal water once established. However, gardeners should handle the plant with care, as the sap can cause skin irritation. It is also known to repel certain insects and pests, making it a useful companion plant. There are no popular cultivars of significant note, but its natural form is widely appreciated.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Subshrub, Herb
- Height: 2-3 feet
- Width: 2-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant
Natural Habitat
Native to rocky and dry habitats, including scrub and open woodlands in the Balkan region
Other Names
Common Names: Rue, Garden Rue, Herb Of Grace, Wein-Raute, Weinraute, Ruda, Ruda De Monte, Rue Fétide, Rue Officinale, Rue Des Jardins
Scientific Names: , Ruta graveolens, Ruta chalepensis, Ruta divaricata, Ruta hortensis, Ruta graveolens subsp. divaricata, Ruta subtripinnata, Ruta crithmifolia, Ruta macrophylla, Ruta intermedia
GBIF Accepted Name: Ruta graveolens L.