Ruta graveolens (Common Rue)
$ 5.98
Rue is easily grown in well-draining soils in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Plants perform well in hot and dry sites. Avoid wet soils.
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | No |
| Water use | Low |
| Sun exposure | Full sun, part sun |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Summer |
| Mature height | 2-3 ft |
| Mature width | 2-3 ft |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Host plant | Papilio cresphontes (Giant Swallowtail), Papilio polyxenes (Black Swallowtail) |
| Notes | Rue can cause skin irritation for people with sensitive skin, particularly when handled on hot, sunny days. Wear gloves when handling. |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
 Present in state |
 Present in county and native |
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
 Not present in state |
 Present and rare, native in county |
 Previously present, now extinct |
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |
