Common Rue Seeds

A hardy aromatic perennial with blue green divided leaves and small yellow summer flowers valued for its strong scent and ornamental foliage.

 

Common Rue is a compact evergreen subshrub with finely divided blue green leaves that release a strong distinctive aroma when touched bringing structure and character to herb gardens and dry borders.

 

Plants form neat rounded clumps and carry loose clusters of small yellow flowers in summer adding subtle colour above the soft textured foliage.

 

This variety thrives in full sun and well drained soil and is well suited to hot dry sites where many herbs struggle making it a reliable choice for Mediterranean style plantings.

 

Rue is long lived and hardy and its blue grey foliage provides year round interest with a distinctive look that pairs well with lavender sage and other aromatic plants

Gardeners value it for its ornamental qualities and traditional uses though care should be taken when handling as the sap may irritate sensitive skin.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.5 grams

 

Sowing and planting

Sow indoors February to April or outdoors April to June

Germination 14 to 30 days at 18 to 22 C

Grow in free draining soil in full sun

Height 50 to 100 cm

Spread 50 to 100 cm

Flowers June to August 

 

Sowing instructions

Sow thinly on the surface of moist fine compost and cover lightly

Keep evenly moist until seedlings appear then prick out and grow on in bright conditions before planting out after frost

Growing and maintenance

Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape

Wear gloves when handling if you have sensitive skin

Avoid overwatering as plants prefer dry conditions

 

Uses and benefits

Aromatic blue green foliage

Small yellow summer flowers

Excellent for dry sunny sites

Traditional herb with long history

Evergreen structure for herb gardens

 

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