Herb of Grace Rue
Ruta graveolens
SAL-vee-uh oh-fiss-ih-NAY-liss
Edibles: Herb
Zone
5: -20° to -10°
Min. Temp
Half-Hardy: 32°
Evergreen, somewhat shrubby plant, is a native of Southern Europe. Bright yellow flowers with blue-green foliage.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Blue-Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Summer
Habit
Upright
Height
18–24 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Umbel
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Beneficial Insects; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Herb of Grace Rue
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
90 Days
Fruit Size
Small
Fruit Characteristics
Bitter Herbal