Ruta graveolens

£2.50

Rue. A dwarf evergreen shrub from Southern Europe, growing to 50 cm (20”) high. The leaves can be used as a flavouring, but better known as a medicinal plant which attracts bees and beneficial insects. The essential oil is used in perfumery; also used as a ground cover. Can cause skin irritation. Likes a well-drained soil and sun or light shade; hardy to-25°C. Stratification: ND. Number of seeds: 80.

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Rue. A dwarf evergreen shrub from Southern Europe, growing to 50 cm (20”) high. The leaves can be used as a flavouring, but better known as a medicinal plant which attracts bees and beneficial insects. The essential oil is used in perfumery; also used as a ground cover. Can cause skin irritation. Likes a well-drained soil and sun or light shade; hardy to-25°C. Stratification: ND