Ruta chalepensis (Fringed Rue)

Ruta chalepensis (Fringed Rue) yellow flower clusters on green foliage stems, close up shot.
Ruta chalepensis (Fringed Rue) yellow flower clusters emerging from dense stems with green leaves.

Botanical name: Ruta chalepensis

Common name: Fringed Rue

Family: Rutaceae

Origin: Mediterranean

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 6-11

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
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It is a small evergreen bush with flat bluish-green aromatic leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in late summer. The leaves are compound, each divided into several segments which are subdivided into smaller leaflets.

Similar plants: Ruta chalepensis (Fringed Rue)


Ruta chalepensis (Fringed Rue) yellow flower clusters atop green foliage close up plant view
Ruta chalepensis (Fringed Rue) yellow flower clusters emerging from blue-green foliage on the stems.


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