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Ruta Graveolens
Common Rue
This is a fantastic, evergreen, summer flowering herb with deeply divided, aromatic foliage. Unusual, bright yellow flowers are produced in upright clusters throughout the summer, sometimes being used for medical purposes. It is a fully hardy variety which should be grown in full sun where a well-drained, fertile soil is available. Old wood should be cut back in spring to maintain its compact and neat growth habit.Culinary UsesRue is used as a traditional flavouring in Greece and other Mediterranean countries but should be used sparingly as it is extremely bitter. The bitter leaf can be added to eggs, cheese, fish, or mixed with damson plums and wine to produce a meat sauce.
Position:
Full sun to partial shade
Soil:
A poor to moderately fertile, well drained soil
Rate of Growth:
Average to fast growing
Flowering Period:
June to August
Flower Colour:
Bright yellow
Other Features:
The flowers are sometimes used for medical purposes but it’s normally grown for its foliage
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
Garden Care:
Old wood should be cut back in spring to maintain this plants compact and neat growth habit
Eventual Height: 1.2m
Eventual Spread:
60cm
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9cm pot |
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£1.20 |
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