GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Rue

Ruta graveolens · Shrub

Hardiness

H5 Hardy — cold winter (to −10 to −15°C)

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Height × Spread

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Soil

moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Flowering

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Toxicity

TOXIC to skin with sunlight. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling TOXIC to pets skin with sunlight (dogs). Rue extracts are mutagenic and hepatotoxic. Large doses can cause violent gastric pain, vomiting, liver damage, and death.

The Gardening Year

✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Phytophthora root rot: Ensure well-drained soil and avoid overwatering to prevent fungal infection.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or organic pellets to deter feeding.

Vine weevil: Check roots at planting and use biological nematodes in late summer.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and spray with a sulphur-based fungicide if severe.

Phytophotodermatitis: Wear gloves and long sleeves when handling to prevent skin contact.