About
Ruta montana, the mountain rue, is a deciduous or evergreen subshrub producing the characteristic aromatic, pinnately lobed leaves and clusters of yellow flowers of the genus. A rewarding and ornamental plant for a sunny, very well-drained border.
About the genus
Ruta, the rues, are deciduous or evergreen shrubs and woody-based perennials with aromatic, pinnately lobed leaves and small, yellow flowers with fringed petals in terminal clusters. Grown in sunny, very well-drained positions.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.