Perennial Evergreen CAUTION severely toxic to skin in sunlight
Ruta graveolens - Mother of the herbs, Garden Rue
Rue the Herb of Grace. Magical powers of health, healing, love and exorcism. Strongly aromatic blue leaves and small yellow flowers. If cut back in spring it forms a lovely dense bush. Leaves can be skin irritant and or make skin Hypersensitive to sunlight.
Useful pest repellent planted amongst vegetables.