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| Identification |
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Genus
Ruta
Species
graveolens
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
rue
An Ruadh Lus
herb of grace
Family
RUTACEAE
Specimen number
S11884
Data source
DyePl p64;HtZn p165;MedPl p262;Frgnt p363;Frgnt p177;Xeri p286
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The leaves of Ruta graveolens have a mildly resinous aroma. The roots of Herb of grace (also known as rue) have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Ruta graveolens is known as An Ruadh Lus in Gaelic. Red is the most typical color produced by this plant. Rue has been used in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland for dyeing. It is used in dyeing wool. This species can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. It likes moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Leaves
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
emmenagogue
anthelmintic
detoxifier
antiepileptic
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Ruta graveolens has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as an emmenagogue, as an anthelmintic, as a detoxifier and as an antiepileptic. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) The plant parts used in herbal preparations are the aerial parts. The leaves of this plant are toxic.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
aromatic leaves. very bitter tasting,strongly aromatic. bitter odor
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Resinous
Dye parts
Roots
Dye color
red
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Ruta graveolens is considered to have originated from Scotland and Mediterranean.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Ruta graveolens is a perennial. Flowers: Herb of grace (locally known in some parts as rue) has loose clusters of frizzy flower blossoms. The blossoms are typically of a yellow color.
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