Rue
Ruta graveolens X5050
Pungent bitter leaves used sparingly in stews, salads, sandwiches and vegetable juice. Two chewed will quickly relieve nervous headache. In early times judges relied on fresh sprigs of rue to repel fleas brought into court by prisoners.
Due to USDA regulations, plants cannot be shipped to the USA.
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About Rue
Hardiness zone
5-9
Exposure
Sun-Shade
Germease
Easy
Sow times
Spring; Late Summer; Early Fall
Product use
Culinary; Medicinal
Duration
Perennial