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Ruta graveolens

Rue, Herb-Of-Grace
Rutaceae
Herbs, Perennials

Native to southern Europe, this herb grows 2 to 3 ft. high and wide, with aromatic, ferny-looking blue-green leaves. Small, greenish-yellow flowers are followed by decorative brown seed capsules.

Ruta graveolens ‘Jackman’s Blue’
Ruta graveolens ‘Jackman’s Blue’

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'Jackman's Blue'

This variety of rue is dense and compact, with a fine gray-blue color.

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