Ruta consists of shrubs that can be either deciduous or evergreen, as well as woody perennials. These plants feature aromatic leaves that are pinnately lobed, and they produce yellow flowers characterized by 4 or 5 fringed petals, which are arranged in clusters at the ends of the stems.

Ruta

Ruta angustifolia

Ruta chalepensis is an erect sub-shrub characterized by its aromatic, lobed leaves that exhibit a blue-green hue. In summer, it produces clusters of small, dark yellow flowers that are cup-shaped and feature fringed petals.

Ruta chalepensis

Ruta chalepensis 'Dimension Two'

Ruta corsica

Ruta graveolens is a dense evergreen shrub, reaching up to 1 meter in height. It features fragrant, wide, blue-grey foliage that is pinnately divided into rounded segments. During the summer months, it produces clusters of yellow flowers, each measuring approximately 2 cm across, with four petals.

Ruta graveolens

Ruta graveolens 'Alderley Blue'

Ruta graveolens 'Blue Beauty'

Ruta graveolens 'Harlequin' (v)

Ruta graveolens 'Jackman's Blue' is a dense evergreen shrub featuring fragrant, broad, blue-grey foliage that is pinnately segmented into rounded divisions. In the summer, it produces clusters of yellow flowers, each measuring approximately 2 cm in diameter.