Ruta graveolens

Garden Rue, Herb of Grace

Family: Rutaceae Rue


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Late Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, rock garden, specimen
Height 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Spread 8" to 12" / 20cm to 30cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers
Leaf color Blue, green, silvery
Fruit color Black
Soil pH requirements Alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage