Where Does Rue Grow Best?

Rue grows best in well-drained soil and will even grow in rocky, dry soil where other plants struggle to survive. Rue requires full sun to grow and is drought tolerant so it rarely needs watered.

Can rue survive winter?

As stated, Rue thrives in poor soils — try planting in the most troubled area of your herb garden. Though cold-hardy and generally unaffected by cooler weather until the first hard frost, Rue should be mulched in the winter to protect it against bitter temperatures.

What is the best soil for rue?

Rue herb does well in a variety of soil but does best in well drained soil. In fact, it will do well in the rocky, dry soil that many other plants have a difficult time surviving. It needs full sun to grow well. It is drought tolerant and rarely, if ever needs to be watered.