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Ruta graveolens (Common Rue, Herb-Of-Grace)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 29002

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Sapindales Family: Rutaceae Genus: Ruta Species: Ruta graveolens

Common Names add Herb-Of-Grace edit | delete Common Rue edit | delete Plant Types edit Drought Tolerant Herb Ornamental Perennial   Zones / Hardiness edit 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Flowering Start edit June   Flowering End edit Summer   Leaf Colour edit Green - Light Blue   Leaf Shape edit Pinnatisect   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Container/Patio Alpine/Rock Garden Flower Arranging/Drying   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Dry Well-drained   Soil pH edit 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral)   Bloom Colour edit Yellow/Gold   Wildlife Value edit Butterflies (larvae/caterpillar food)   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Stem Cutting Layering - Simple   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below should never be eaten by pregnant women edit | delete Thrives in poor sandy soil edit | delete Can cause skin irritation edit | delete Rue will thrive in a dry, hot site. edit | delete Lacy, blue green foliage edit | delete Its smell can be used to deter cats. edit | delete Host plant for Black Swallowtail and Giant Swallowtail Butterflies edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Add Your Opinion About This Plant Netty (13946) wrote on Jul 15 2008 Rating for this plant: All parts will cause severe discomfort if ingested. The foliage may cause photodermatitis. I like this opinion 1 person likes this opinion Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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