Rue
Perennial
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- Lacy, fern-like foliage adds texture.
- Low maintenance and easy to grow.
- Zones 4-8, sun, 3' tall x 3' wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Rue
Zone: 4 – 8
Sun exposure: Sun (>6 hours sun)
Height x width: 2-3′ tall x 2-3′ wide
Flower color: Yellow
Foliage color: Blue-green
Season of interest: Spring through fall
Uses: Hedge, Edging, Landscaping, Wildlife gardens, Native plant gardens, Pollinator gardens
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (>6 hours sun). Plants may tolerate some light shade in hotter climates
Water: Average, but make sure it has good drainage. Tolerates some dryness.
Spacing: 2 feet
Fertilizing: Not required. It grows well in fairly poor soils. If more rapid growth is desired, apply an all-purpose fertilizer in spring.
Winterizing: A 2-3″ layer of mulch is beneficial for winter protection
Maintenance & pruning: Prune back to old wood in early spring
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.