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Ruta graveolens
Description: Rue, also known as Common Rue, is a striking perennial herb treasured for its finely divided blue-green foliage and clusters of bright yellow summer flowers. With its compact, mounding habit and silvery-toned leaves, Rue adds bold texture and structure to herb gardens, borders, and Mediterranean-style landscapes. Long valued in traditional herbal practices, this aromatic plant offers both ornamental beauty and historic botanical significance.
Wildlife Benefits: Rue is highly attractive to pollinators and serves as a preferred host plant for Black Swallowtail, Anise Swallowtail, and Giant Swallowtail butterflies. Its nectar-rich blooms support bees and beneficial insects throughout the summer.
Medicinal Benefits: Historically used in traditional herbal systems, Rue has been valued for digestive and circulatory support. It contains potent active compounds and has a long legacy in herbal medicine. Due to its strength, it should be used cautiously and only with proper guidance.
Native Status: Native to Southern Europe, Rue has naturalized in many regions and adapts well to Georgia’s growing conditions, especially in well-drained soils and sunny locations.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its long-lasting yellow blooms and host plant benefits, Rue plays an important ecological role in supporting butterfly lifecycles and sustaining pollinators during peak season.
Height: 2–3 feet
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Sun/Shade: Full Sun preferred, tolerates Partial Shade
How to Grow: Rue thrives in well-drained soil and prefers lean, sandy, or rocky conditions. It tolerates drought once established and does not require rich soil. Plant in spring after the last frost or direct sow early in the season. Avoid overwatering. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and prevent excessive woodiness.
Rue brings structure, pollinator power, and historical herbal depth to the garden. Whether planted as a swallowtail host, a striking border accent, or a traditional herb garden staple, this bold perennial delivers both beauty and botanical legacy.
Caution: Rue can be toxic if taken internally and may cause skin irritation upon contact, especially in sunlight. Wear gloves when handling and consult qualified sources before medicinal use.
Available in 2 inch, 4.25 inch (quart) pots and gallon pots
Ruta graveolens
Description: Rue, also known as Common Rue, is a striking perennial herb treasured for its finely divided blue-green foliage and clusters of bright yellow summer flowers. With its compact, mounding habit and silvery-toned leaves, Rue adds bold texture and structure to herb gardens, borders, and Mediterranean-style landscapes. Long valued in traditional herbal practices, this aromatic plant offers both ornamental beauty and historic botanical significance.
Wildlife Benefits: Rue is highly attractive to pollinators and serves as a preferred host plant for Black Swallowtail, Anise Swallowtail, and Giant Swallowtail butterflies. Its nectar-rich blooms support bees and beneficial insects throughout the summer.
Medicinal Benefits: Historically used in traditional herbal systems, Rue has been valued for digestive and circulatory support. It contains potent active compounds and has a long legacy in herbal medicine. Due to its strength, it should be used cautiously and only with proper guidance.
Native Status: Native to Southern Europe, Rue has naturalized in many regions and adapts well to Georgia’s growing conditions, especially in well-drained soils and sunny locations.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its long-lasting yellow blooms and host plant benefits, Rue plays an important ecological role in supporting butterfly lifecycles and sustaining pollinators during peak season.
Height: 2–3 feet
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Sun/Shade: Full Sun preferred, tolerates Partial Shade
How to Grow: Rue thrives in well-drained soil and prefers lean, sandy, or rocky conditions. It tolerates drought once established and does not require rich soil. Plant in spring after the last frost or direct sow early in the season. Avoid overwatering. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and prevent excessive woodiness.
Rue brings structure, pollinator power, and historical herbal depth to the garden. Whether planted as a swallowtail host, a striking border accent, or a traditional herb garden staple, this bold perennial delivers both beauty and botanical legacy.
Caution: Rue can be toxic if taken internally and may cause skin irritation upon contact, especially in sunlight. Wear gloves when handling and consult qualified sources before medicinal use.
Available in 2 inch, 4.25 inch (quart) pots and gallon pots