Common Rue
Common rue is perennial plant grown for its beautiful leaves. Through much of the growing season, it grows as a tidy mound of blue-green, pinnately dissected leaves. The texture and color of the leaves create a nice contrast to other landscape plants.
In mid-summer, it produces clusters of small, greenish yellow flowers above the leaves. It is tolerant of hot, dry conditions.
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Common Rue
Common rue is perennial plant grown for its beautiful leaves. Through much of the growing season, it grows as a tidy mound of blue-green, pinnately dissected leaves. The texture and color of the leaves create a nice contrast to other landscape plants.
In mid-summer, it produces clusters of small, greenish yellow flowers above the leaves. It is tolerant of hot, dry conditions.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Ruta graveolens
Pronunciation
ROO-tuh grav-ee-OH-lens
Mature Height
1 to 2 ft.
Mature Spread
1 to 2 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
chartreuse
Bloom time
June through August
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
southern Europe
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 5-9
Elevation Limit
not specified
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