Ruta graveolens

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Ruta graveolens
Also known as: Rue, Common rue, Herb of Grace, Garden Rue
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Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer
Format: Smal
Height: 0.50 m
Width: 0.50 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-10
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Permeable
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Condiment, Tea
Edibility:
(1)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Dye, Ethereal oil, Repellent, Ground cover, Fragrant

Description

Leaves can be eaten raw or used as a flavoring. Although they are sometimes included in salads, they are strongly aromatic and mildly toxic, so they should only be used in small amounts. The taste is intense and bitter. The leaves contain rutin, which is beneficial for circulation. They should be handled with care due to their toxicity; see the section on toxicity below. The leaves can also be used to make tea.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/06
End of Harvest: 30/09

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Broussonetia kazinoki
Kozo 		Provides shading and habitat for beneficial insects while optimizing moisture retention in the soil.
Cydonia oblonga
Quince 		The quinces can enhance the aromatic qualities of rue, adding more richness to the herbal understory.
Prunus domestica
Plum 		Plums provide fruits for humans and birds, promoting biodiversity and creating a beneficial habitat.
Corylus avellana
Hazel 		Hazel provides nutrients through its leaves and roots while also offering shade and shelter.
Staphylea trifolia
American Bladder Nut 		The bladdernut attracts pollinators and creates a more diverse ecosystem, benefitting surrounding plant life.
Satureja montana
Winter Savory 		Savory enhances the flavor profile of dishes using rue, while also attracting beneficial insects to the garden.