



RUTA
Commonly known as 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.
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Good to know
CAUTION. Can cause photodermatitis on contact. -
Place of origin
Canary Islands, Mediterranean, northeastern Africa, southwestern Asia. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreen
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Scented foliage
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severely toxic to skin with sunlight
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Ruta graveolens - Growing Guide