Rue

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Description

(Ruta graveolens)

CULTIVATION

Hardy sub shrub to 70 cm high x 50 cm wide

BLUE FOLIAGE

One of the best blue foliage plants. Excellent in herb, cottage and mixed shrub borders. Nice informal hedge. Contrasting yellow flower in summer and autumn. Foliage in summer time may cause skin rash on sensitive skins.

WITCHCRAFT

In antiquity Rue was planted to ward off the evil eye and protect against witchcraft.

Herb Attributes