How to Grow and Care for fringed rue

fringed rue · Ruta chalepensis
Also known as: Sicilian rue

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Will thrive in a hot dry site

Watering: Let soil dry halfway before thorough watering, high drought toleranceSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeTOXIC to skin with sunlight. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing fringed rue

Care difficulty	2 / 5
Watering schedule	Let soil dry halfway before thorough watering, high drought tolerance
Sunlight requirements	Full sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperature	Information to be completed
Soil type	Loam · Sand
Soil pH	Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moisture	Well drained
Fertilizing	Minimal diluted balanced feed once monthly in spring growth period
Toxicity	TOXIC to skin with sunlight. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Care Tips

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Will thrive in a hot dry site

How to Water fringed rue?

Let soil dry halfway before thorough watering, high drought tolerance

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for fringed rue?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for fringed rue?

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What Soil Is Best for fringed rue?

Soil type: Loam · Sand
Soil pH: Acid · Alkaline · Neutral

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What Are the Moisture Requirements for fringed rue?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize fringed rue?

Minimal diluted balanced feed once monthly in spring growth period

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How to Prune fringed rue?

Shorten flowered shoots to about 1.5–2.5 cm from the previous year's growth. If flowering is on last year's growth, prune after flowering; if on current-year growth, prune the following early to mid-spring.

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