Ruta graveolens |
Native Region: southeastern Europe
Zone Range: 5-9
Preferred Climate: temperate
Harvest Date: Tuesday 23 October, 2007
Seed count: 30-40
Description:
This drought-tolerant evergreen shrub with aromatic, blue-green leaves produces cymes of small yellow flowers in summer. Height to 3 feet.
Cultivation:
For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant. Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Grow in moderately-fertile, soil in full sun. Requires excellent drainage and does well in a hot dry location.
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