Rue, Herb of Grace
Formats
Aromatic, wild plant for rockery in the garden. Used as condiment in the kitchen. Medicinal properties. The fresh leaves are used in treatments against varicose veins, ear and stomach pains contain C vitamin. It has sour and hot tasting. It can be eaten alone or added to hot pepper, garlic, capers and onions.
Perennial plant up to 70-100cm with erect stem and bluish leaves. Little yellow clustered flowers appearing at the end of spring.
Adapts to any soils.
Direct sowing in Spring. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Use
Edges, Culinary, Spices, Gardening, Medicinal
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Flowering
| Flower colour | Yellow |
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| Flowering period | June, July, August, September, Summer |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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Botanical information
| Botanical name | Ruta graveolens |
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| Life cycle | Perennial |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, Spring |
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| Germination (days) | 15-20 |
| Average germination (%) | 70 |
| Seeds per gram | 550 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Edges, Culinary, Spices, Gardening, Medicinal |
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| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | No preference |
| Soil type | No preference |
| Soil moisture | Fresh to moist |
| Hardiness | Non hardy, Drought resistant |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
Care
| Watering | Regular |
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