Rue Live Plant – Herb-of-Grace, Perennial Herb

A Time-Honored Herb with Beauty, History & Purpose

Rue (Ruta graveolens), historically called "Herb of Grace," is one of the oldest cultivated herbs in the world — prized for centuries as a medicinal, culinary, and ornamental plant. With its striking blue-green ferny foliage and cheerful yellow summer flowers, Rue is as beautiful in the garden as it is useful in the kitchen and apothecary.

Why Add Rue to Your Garden?

• Unique Ornamental Appeal: Deeply lobed, blue-green leaves create a feathery, architectural texture. Bright yellow flowers bloom in midsummer, adding a pop of color to borders and knot gardens.
• Culinary Uses: Fresh leaves add a bitter, aromatic note to meats, cheeses, eggs, and pickles — a classic flavoring in Italian and Ethiopian cuisines.
• Medicinal Heritage: Traditionally used as an antispasmodic herb to ease intestinal cramps and discomfort.
• Natural Pest Deterrent: Repels certain insects and deer, making it a smart companion plant in vegetable and herb gardens.
• Drought Resistant: Thrives in poor, dry, well-drained soils — minimal care once established.

Growing Tips

Plant in full sun — minimum 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Rue prefers dry to average, well-drained soil, including rocky or sandy conditions. It is drought-resistant; water only during extended dry periods. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–11. Mature height: 18–24 inches. Evergreen base turns woody with age; tips remain herbaceous and bloom mid-summer.

Note: Rue sap can cause skin irritation in some individuals — wear gloves when handling.

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