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Succeeds in any soil but is hardier in a poor dry soil. Prefers an open sunny position. Prefers a partially shaded sheltered dry position but succeeds in full sun. Prefers a well-drained or rocky soil. Likes some lime in the soil. Established plants are drought tolerant. Hardy to about -10°c, possibly to lower temperatures when it is grown in a dry soil. Often cultivated as a culinary and medicinal herb, there are some named varieties. The bruised leaves have a pleasant orange-like fragrance. It is one of the most pleasant herbs to inhale. Rue releases its scent in a remarkable way. The essential oil is contained in a cavity immediately beneath the surface of the leaf, above which is a thin layer of cells pierced by a cavity in the middle. The cells swell up and bend inwards, pressing on the essential oil beneath, which is driven to the surface of the leaf and there released. Rue is a poor companion plant for many other species, growing badly with sage, cabbage and sweet basil. It is a good companion for roses and raspberries. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus. Special Features:Attractive foliage, Edible, Not North American native, Suitable for cut flowers, Suitable for dried flowers. Rue leaves can be harvested throughout the growing season, but the best time is late spring to early summer, just before flowering. Rue typically flowers in late spring to early summer, usually between May and July (Northern Hemisphere). Rue is a relatively slow-growing plant, taking about 2 to 3 years to establish fully and reach maturity. Rue is generally self-fertile.

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Condiment Rutin Tea Leaves - raw or used as a seasoning. It is occasionally eaten in salads, but is strongly aromatic and slightly toxic, so should only be used in small quantities. The taste is strong and bitter. The leaves contain rutin, which has a beneficial effect upon the circulatory system. Some caution is advised, see notes on toxicity above. The leaves can be brewed into a tea.

Dye Essential Repellent Strewing Agroforestry uses: Rue can be used as a companion plant to repel pests, making it useful in integrated pest management. Its strong scent can deter certain insects. The growing or the dried plant can be used to repel insects, it is most useful when the plant is grown near roses and raspberries. Landscape Uses:Border, Container, Massing, Rock garden, Specimen. The dried herb can also be put in the linen cupboard to repel moths. The growing plant is also said to repel cats. A red dye is obtained from the plant. An essential oil is obtained from the leaves and young shoots, it is used in perfumery and as a food flavouring. The plant was formerly used as a strewing herb. Plants can be grown for ground cover when planted about 45cm apart each way. They can be trimmed back in spring to keep them bushy. 1. Nectary - Flowers rich in nectar and pollen: Yes – Rue flowers provide nectar and pollen that attract pollinators like bees and some beneficial insects. 2. Wildlife - Food (Fruit, Seeds, Leaf litter, Shelter, Nesting, Roosting): No – Rue does not produce fruits or seeds typically eaten by wildlife. However, its dense foliage can offer some shelter, though it’s not widely used for nesting or roosting. 3. Invertebrate Shelter (Overwintering sites, Leaf litter, Groundcover): Yes – Rue’s structure, with its small leaf litter and rough bark, can provide shelter for some invertebrates, especially beneficial insects like predatory wasps. 4. Pest Confuser (Smell): Yes – Rue has a strong, pungent scent that repels certain pests and can confuse herbivores, making it a good companion plant in gardens to deter insects and small mammals.

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