Vigorous rue seeds for striking herb borders

Bring structure and character to your herb plot with rue seeds for planting. This hardy perennial, botanically known as Ruta graveolens, forms a tall, bushy clump reaching around 100 cm, making it an eye-catching tall herb border plant in any aromatic herb garden. From mid-summer, the plants are adorned with clusters of four-petaled, yellow flowering rue blossoms, with a distinctive central flower at the top. These rue herb seeds are an excellent choice if you want a long-lived, architectural perennial rue plant that stands out among more common garden herbs. The foliage has a strong, characteristic scent and a notably bitter taste, adding a traditional touch to classic herb collections.

Ideal for gardeners who enjoy planning sowing and harvest periods, these bitter herb seeds offer a long season of interest. Rue seeds outdoor sowing is possible across several spring and early summer months, with harvest potential typically running from May through September. Historically appreciated as a robust herb, the plant often self-seeds where it is happy, gradually creating a fuller display of rue seeds yellow flowers year after year. Rue is also known for its scent, which many gardeners note is not liked by cats, making it an intriguing addition near paths or seating areas. Choose these aromatic herb garden seeds when you want reliable rue seeds for herb garden borders that combine height, texture, and distinctive yellow blooms in a single, easygoing perennial.