Ruta graveolens 'Jackman's Blue'
Ruta graveolens 'Jackman's Blue'
Common Rue
Small yellow flowers top fragrant blue-gray filigree leaves in summer. Use as a beautiful evergreen foliage plant in the landscape. The foliage can also be used as a natural insect repellent. Attracts butterflies and is a larval host plant for multiple species of swallowtail. (Herb)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer 2-3' tall x 2-3' wide Sun 
Hardiness Zone:5,6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -20° to -10°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Attracts Butterflies Attracts ButterfliesDeer Resistant Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant Drought TolerantEvergreen Evergreen
Fabulous Foliage Fabulous FoliageFragrant Fragrant
Medicinal Uses Medicinal UsesRockery or Alpine Plant Rockery or Alpine Plant