RUE 300+ SEEDS INSECT PEST REPELLENT SPRING HEIRLOOM HERBS FLEA MEDICINAL USA

* Rue is considered, by many, to be the top insect repelling plant in the world!  It is said to even ward off fleas!

* Rue is a perennial that is quite tolerant of drought like conditions.

* Rue was introduced to England by the Romans who used it extensively as a Medicinal herb.

* The smell of rue can ward off deer, dogs, cats, fleas and even Japanese Beetles.

* It has a unique bushy habit for an herb and is tolerant of nutrient poor, dry soils.

* If rue is pruned to control its bush like habit, it can be a useful hedge

* It will thrive almost anywhere but grows best in a sheltered and dry area.

* Rue grows well in poor, partially rocky soil.  In fact, in poor soil, rue supposedly becomes even more Winter hardy!

* Disease of Poultry and Cattle have been treated with Rue.

* The fresh and dried portions of Rue are used.

* The unique flowers of Rue are often times used for cut flower arrangements.

* Rue should be handled only with gloves to prevent skin irritation.

* Do not consume Rue before consulting a physician, and always use extreme care when handling Rue.

* Rue's smell is so strong it is said to be a deer deterrent.  This is attributed to the fact that rue is in the citrus family and thus has a strong scent.

Culture Notes:

Sunlight -Full

Days to Germination-7-14 

Life Cycle-Perennial

Sowing-Direct or Indoors

Days to Maturity-120