Common Rue (3.5")

Discover common rue (ruda), a perennial herb with blue-green aromatic foliage, known for both its ornamental appeal and traditional uses. Grown in pots or borders, it gives off a strong scent that helps repel some insects.

✔ Latin name: Ruta graveolens
✔ Pot size: 3.5 inches
✔ Height: 40–60 cm
✔ Blooming: Small yellow-green flowers in summer
✔ Light: Full sun
✔ Soil: Light, dry to moderately moist, well-drained
✔ Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 9 (hardy in Québec with winter protection)
✔ Note: Strongly aromatic foliage; historically used in herbal medicine (not recommended without professional guidance)

🌿 A unique, decorative herb ideal for Mediterranean-style gardens or rockeries.