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    • Photo of Ruta graveolens 'Variegata' flower by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Ruta graveolens 'Variegata'

    Also Known As

    • Vareigata Herb of Grace
    • Vareigata Herbygrass
    • Variegated Garden Rue
    • Variegated Rue

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

    Ruta graveolens 'Variegata' plant details

    Ruta graveolens 'Variegata' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue, gold and variegated foliage. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ruta graveolens 'Variegata'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: rutaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue, gold and variegated
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ruta graveolens 'Variegata'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Already a favorite cooking herb and medicinal plant, this variegated form has handsome splashes of yellow variegation on the bluish foliage that cools the garden. An evergreen shrub to 2 ft tall, excellent shrub for the hot, dry Mediterranean garden in full sun with little summer water once established. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Ruta graveolens 'Variegata' plant

    How to Grow Ruta graveolens 'Variegata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Ruta graveolens 'Jackman's Blue'

    aka Jackman's Blue Rue Herb of Grace

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ruta graveolens 'Jackman's Blue' foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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    Ruta graveolens 'Blue Mound'

    aka Blue Mound Garden Rue, Dwarf Garden Rue, Rue Herb of Grace

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10"-15"

    Width: 10"-15"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ruta graveolens 'Blue Mound' foliage by Forestfarm
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    Ruta graveolens

    aka Common Rue, Garden Rue, Herb of Grace

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Herb

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ruta graveolens flower, foliage by Kurt Stueber
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