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.

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
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Botanic Name

Ruta graveolens

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Pronunciation

ROO-tuh grav-ee-OH-lens

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Mature Height

1 to 2 ft.

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Mature Spread

1 to 2 ft.

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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.

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Flower Color

chartreuse

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Bloom time

June through August

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

southern Europe

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Light Requirements

sun, part shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 5-9

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Elevation Limit

not specified

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