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Rue Plant

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Ruta graveolens

  • Mainly grown for ornamental purposes.
  • Lovely dense, ornamental foliage with yellow flowers.
  • Offers protection against witches!
  • Reaches 2 feet (60 cm) tall.

Do not plant out (without protection) until fear of frost has passed.

Supplied as a pot grown plant grown in a 7cm pot.

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Description

A most attractive plant that has blue-green foliage consisting of smooth fine leaves held inrather flat sprays. It looks quite feathery and forms a good dome in the border or growing with old roses. There are yellow flowers in midsummer which complement the foliage. The plant has a curious, slightly acrid scent.

Rue has traditionally been called the herb of grace, or the herb of repentance.

Due to it's bitter taste whilst it was once used in the kitchen, it tends not to be so much today, that being said it is still used in the Ethiopian kitchens, as a flavouring to Grappa in Italy and in old world beers as flavouring and in some Mediterranean and Greek foods.

Excessive amounts of Rue can cause violent gastric pain and vomiting, it can also cause burn like blisters to the skin.

It is more commonly used as an ornamental plant and can form a nice hedge.

Thought to be protective, particularly against witches. It was also used by innkeepers who gave it to their customers to safeguard their journeys.

It is thought that cats don't like the smell of this plant and can therefore sometimes be used to deter them and in South India is can be found to repel snakes. Caterpillars on the other hand quite like it's taste, particularly the 'Papilio machaon'.

  • Hardy.
  • Likes a sunny or part shade position.
  • Prefers well drained soil.
  • Will reach approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall.
  • Tolerant of hot, dry soils.
  • We suggest wearing gloves when handling this plant.

  • Medicinal
  • Used as an antidote to poison.
  • In ancient medicine it was used to treat digestive problems and hysteria.

  • Other Uses
  • Insect repellent.
  • Cat deterrent.
  • Used to protect against evil.

Disclaimer
As with all alternative medicines and plants with purported medicinal benefits it is important to inform your health care providers that you are using them; this helps to ensure safe and coordinated care. We can accept no liability for any side effect or contingency from any allergy or any other cause or harm that may arise. If in doubt please do consult a medical practitioner before using.

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