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    RUTA
    RUTA
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    RUTA

    Commonly known as Herb of grace, Rue

    Genus of 11 species of deciduous or evergreen shrubs, subshrubs and woody-based herbaceous perennials occurring in dry, rocky habitats in the Canary Islands, the Mediterranean region, northeastern Africa and southwestern Asia.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      CAUTION. Can cause photodermatitis on contact.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Root rot can be a problem
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern Europe
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      Intensely glaucous leaves to 15cm (6in) long with numerous obovate lobes.
    • Yellow
      Dull yellow
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Fully hardy
    • Obovate
    • Height
      60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      75cm (30in)
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
      Compact rounded shrub. Produces cymes of 4-petalled flowers 2cm (¾in) across in summer.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Scented foliage
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Will flourish in a hot dry position
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • severely toxic to skin with sunlight
      (People & Pets)
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      60cm (24in)
      Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        75cm (30in)
       
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    varieties

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    Aromatic, grey-green, pinnate leaves. Yellow flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available Early Spring 2027
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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