Rue
(Ruta graveolens)

Description:
Rue is a hardy evergreen shrub. Rue has a long history of being known as a protective herb in the garden; warding off negative energy, plagues and poison. Rue for the most part is not eaten, generally use as a strewn herb to deter pests.

Growing:
  • ​perennial
  • full sun
  • ​moist well draining soil
  • moderate water
  • harvest: leaves

Notes:
  • ​used as an insect repellent (dried or fresh leaves)​
  • beneficial insect herb