5 things to do in the garden this week: Herbs. Rue (Ruta graveolens is a species with distinct visual appeal, possessing softly lobed blue-green foliage and yellow flowers.

Growing rue, an odd herb with a rueful side By Jeff Spurrier Jan. 15, 2013 7:40 AM PT ...

Rue also became known interchangeably as the “herb of grace” and “herb of repentance,” used during Catholic mass to sprinkle holy water.

The small, flowering evergreen shrub with a bitter smell known as rue, ruda, ruta, or Herb De Grace, can be found in many parts of the world. Historically, it has been used medicinally, as a ...

Agua de ruda is the water derived from the powerfully magical rue herb. Its origin is associated with a few geographic locations, including the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe. It's also ...