Ruta (common rue) - Herbs
kr58 (Ruta graveolens)
Robust medicinal, herb and ornamental aromatic plant from the Mediterranean. An undemanding plant, rue is very decorative with its yellow flowers and blue-green leaves. Grows 40-70cm tall and grows woody lower down.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Use | flowering herb |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | perennial |
| Temperature requirements | frost-tolerant |
| Ruta graveolens | |
| Nutrient requirements | manuring not necessary |
| Seed spacing in the row | 20 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 40 cm |
| Sowing depth | 0.5-1 cm |
Explanations
Hortus officinarium: The non-profit association Hortus officinarum has been committed to the maintenance and breeding of medicinal plants using bio-dynamic methods. The aim of Hortus officinarum is to provide high-quality varieties of medicinal plant species from top sources – pure lines and with strong vitality.
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.