Also known as Rue · 445 gardener saves
Ruta: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Ruta, the genus most gardeners know as rue. We track 2 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 2 most-saved Ruta varieties
Of 2 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Ruta questions
How many types of Ruta are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Ruta varieties. The most popular — ranked by 445 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Ruta grow in?
Across its varieties, Ruta covers USDA Zones 4–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Ruta bloom?
Most Ruta varieties bloom in summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Ruta should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
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Design with Ruta in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
