light pink rose on stem with green leaves

Rue

Ruta graveolens
Rutaceae

Growth Habit

Shrub

Description

Perennial to 2 1/2' in height; foliage bluish green and strongly aromatic.

Source of plant

Sandy Mush Herb Nursery, Bluestone Perennials, Cornell Botanic Gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics, medicinal/pharmaceutical