Ruta graveolens 'Curly Girl'

Also Known As

Garden Rue
Herb of Grace
Herbygrass

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

6b-11

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Ruta graveolens 'Curly Girl' plant details

Ruta graveolens 'Curly Girl' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer chartreuse flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ruta graveolens 'Curly Girl'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rutaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ruta graveolens 'Curly Girl'

USDA Zones: 6b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of my favorite foliage plants that tolerates shade as well as sun. Shear back once the spring gets warm, to get a good mound of blue green foliage. Try it with black Mondo grass (Omphipogen nigrescens )and Primula vulgaris.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Rue. The subject of many myths, rue is still believed by some to ward off disease and guard against poisons which is the basis of its status as an herb. It is an aromatic perennial herb to 2’ with fern-like, blue-green leaves. Small, chartreuse flowers bloom from June to August. Some people are allergic to the white sap and may develop a rash or blisters. Tolerates dry conditions well and takes full sun with little to moderate water. Hardy to below 0F. Balkan Peninsula, Southeastern Europe. Dwarf and compact with lacy blue leaves.