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Latin Name: Ruta graveolens
Plant type: Perennial
Botanical family: Rutaceae

Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 and above
Harvest period: Leaves: May to August (with gloves)

Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Low – well-drained soil, drought tolerant

Companion plants: Rose, lavender and rosemary
Enemy plants:

Description

Rue is a perennial plant with deeply cut blue-green foliage and a strong, almost medicinal scent. Once used as a medicinal plant, it is now mainly cultivated for its natural repellent effect and decorative appearance. It can cause skin irritation when exposed to the sun.

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