Rue - Ruta Graveolens Seeds - Medicinal Herb

This perennial ornamental herb is as versatile as it is lovely. Known as Herb of Grace, Garden Rue, and Common Rue, it is a wonderful addition to the herb garden because it is evergreen and can be pruned and shaped into a hedge.

It is often used in knot gardens. The base becomes woody but the tips remain herbaceous. By mid-summer, the Rue herb plant has yellow flower clusters covering most of the plant.

Herb Specifications

Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 5 - 11
Height: 18 - 24 inches
Bloom Season: Midsummer
Bloom Color: Yellow
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Poor, dry, well-drained, sandy soils

Planting Directions

Temperature: 68F
Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Surface sow seed, do not bury
Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 15 - 18 inches