Rue
Rue, a lovely, hardy evergreen shrub is a perennial. The plant has lovely blue-green leaves with yellow flowers and green centre. The fragrance of the plant isn't the nicest however it does make a beautiful cut flower. The odour of the plant is a repellant to insects and also dogs and cats. If you put into a vase in your home, it will keep bugs away. It can cause skin irritation or rash on sensitive skin. Rue looks nice trimmed into hedges.
Growing Info
Growing up to 90cm in height the plant tolerates a variety of soil types. Plant in ful sun and doesn't require a lot of water as is quite drought tolerant.
Basilea Living Herbs
Basilea Farm, Burpengary grows pesticide-free rue seedlings, available locally in Brisbane and Moreton Bay, South East Queensland, Australia.
Pot Size 50mm
Since June 2024, Basilea has shifted its focus to supplying the food service and hospitality industry.
Online seedling ordering is currently unavailable.
Providing a wide range of quality culinary herb and edible flower seedlings is Basilea's Passion! You can still find a seasonal selection of seedlings and edible flower packs available throughout the week at Rosalie Gourmet Market. Seedlings are also available every Saturday at Plot 4504 Farm Gate Market, 8 am to 11 am.
If you are interested in this and other Plants from Basilea, it is best to email Sarah directly at basilea@live.com.au
