Rue: Caring for the Mediterranean Herb
Ruta graveolens
Rue care (Ruta graveolens): Mediterranean aromatic herb with blue-green leaves. Full sun, poor well-drained soil. Caution: toxic and phototoxic.
Characteristics
Rue (Ruta graveolens) is a small evergreen Mediterranean aromatic subshrub with elegant, finely divided blue-green leaves and a strong scent, bearing small yellow flowers in summer. It wants full sun, poor, alkaline, well-drained soil and tolerates drought. Caution: the sap is phototoxic and can cause severe blisters in sunlight; handle it with gloves.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: bassa — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: drenante calcareo. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
