Ruta graveolens
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RUE
Family: Rutaceae
GROWING GUIDE
Geographic Origin:
S.E. Europe.
Plant Group:
Herbs.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: All.
USDA zones: 5-9.
Mature size:
Height: 3 feet (1 m).
Width: 30 inches (75 cm).
Flowering period:
Summer.
Flowering attributes:
Yellow flowers with four petals.
Leaf attributes:
Blue-green, evergreen leaves.
Light:
Full sun.
Soil:
Well-drained soil.
Feeding:
Light feeding with a balanced organic fertilizer in spring.
Propagation Methods:
Sow seed in spring 68°F (20°C). | Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Pruning Methods:
Prune in spring or after flowering to keep shrub shaped.
Rainy Side Notes
I have one shrub of Rue transplanted from the old garden. It is like an old friend, however, it behaves much better.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
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