Rue (Ruta graveolens)
Rue (Ruta graveolens)
Ruta graveolens
herb☀️ full-sun🪴 well-drained📏 small🌡️ RHS H4–H5
🌵 Thorny
📋Quick Facts
Water
💧 Minimal watering
Hardiness
Zone 4-8
About
Strong-smelling herb; folklore companion as a deterrent plant.
Also known as: Weinraute, Ruta zwyczajna, Arruda, Ruda, Rue officinale, Rue (Ruta graveolens), Ruta graveolens
Pest Resilience
5/5 — Highly resilient
Strongly aromatic and toxic to many insects; virtually pest-free.
Visual Characteristics
Fruits
Yes
Harvest: Summer
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How to Propagate
🌰Seed
Easy✂️Cutting
ModerateThis plant produces viable seeds for propagation
Hardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H4–H5
USDA 7 equivalent