Common Rue
Ruta graveolens
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rutaceae
- Genus:
- Ruta
- Species:
- Ruta graveolens
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 3-4 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, green, yellow
Native Range
United States: Alabama, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Canada: Alberta, Ontario, Quebec
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon), Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes), Giant Swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Butterflies:Eastern Giant Swallowtail (Heraclides cresphontes), Eastern Giant Swallowtail (Heraclides cresphontes)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, rocky or sandy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky, limestone-rich areas