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Genus: Ruta Species: graveolens Common Name: Common Rue Family: Rutaceae Order: Sapindales Native: Southern Europe Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 2.5 to 3 feet Width: 1.5 to 2 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Yellow Propagation: Seed or stem cutting Zone: 4-9 Note: This plant has attractive blue-grey foliage and it is suitable for edgings, borders and herb gardens. Monitor Common Rue for root rot. Prefers sunny, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.