Ruta graveolens 'Jackman's Blue'

Also Known As

Jackman's Blue Rue Herb of Grace

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Ruta graveolens 'Jackman's Blue' plant details

Ruta graveolens 'Jackman's Blue' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with blue foliage. In summer green and yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ruta graveolens 'Jackman's Blue'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: rutaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: green and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: compact, cutting garden, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ruta graveolens 'Jackman's Blue'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Old world herb with striking steel blue, frilly foliage; compact growth 2-3' high and wide, looks good in any setting! Deer hate it, gophers despise it…we love it! Greenish yellow flowers late summer…typical Mediterranean culture, full sun, well drained soil.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Out of the herb garden comes this lovely blue leaved plant which makes a stunning 3 season accent for many color schemes. This sterile form of Rue has yellow blossoms held just above the 2' clumps of neat and tidy foliage, attracts bees and butterflies but not deer. 'Jackman's Blue' will do well in sunny well drained spots. WORD OF CAUTION: Be sure to wear gloves when handling this plant if you have sensitive skin.

By: Avant Gardens

A small, dense, evergreen, aromatic shrub from Southern Europe, tolerant of heat and dry conditions. Bunches of muted, acid yellow, four petalled flowers are produced throughout the warmer months. Grown for it's intense glaucous, blue-green, ferny foliage and it's flowers it makes an ideal addition to a dry, or any, garden.For well drained soil.Removing the spent flower stems is all the pruning that is necessary.Extremely tough.

By: Zephs

Especially BLUE, this dense, always-useful shrublet is especially nice; to 18-24"tall x 15-18"wide, it also offers yellow flowers in mid-summer. Sun-PSh/Med