Remember the song written by Vladimir Ivasyuk, Chervona Ruta? In the early seventies of the last century, she blew up the Soviet stage. It sang about a girl who walked through the woods at night in search of magic grass - red rue. What kind of plant is this and why did she need it so much? What is the root, you will learn from this article.
Rue
Fragrant rue (or odorous) is a small perennial evergreen shrub. This plant belongs to the root family and grows on many continents of the globe, but nevertheless, the Mediterranean is considered to be the birthplace of the root. The branches of this plant are strong, erect. The leaves have a greenish-bluish color. Their length is about 11 cm and a width of 4 cm. Small yellow flowers are collected in clusters. The fruit is a spherical box filled with brown seeds. Plant seeds retain their germination until five years. Ruta has a very strong specific smell, for many it seems unpleasant. But when dried, the plant produces a delicate rose aroma and is widely used in the preparation of aromatic mixtures and as a seasoning.
Root application
This plant is widely used by people in many areas of life. What is the root, well know landscape designers and florists. They were the first to love this shrub for short stature and unusually beautiful color of leaves. Ruta looks very original on borders, rockeries or mixborders. The root plant (photo presented in the article) creates an effect of airy, light beauty. Difficulties when growing and caring for this plant, as a rule, do not arise. The shrub grows on any soil, tolerates drought very well. The only rue is a plant that does not tolerate drafts and loves sunlight. Florists include dried flowers of this shrub in winter bouquets. Ruta has a deep religious meaning, as its flowers resemble a Maltese cross in shape. Shrub shoots are used to sprinkle the temple. Churches are also decorated with these flowers before major religious holidays. Ruta is considered a symbol of bitterness and remorse. In Ukraine and in Moldova, every single girl grew this flower in the front garden to decorate it with her wedding wreath. According to ancient beliefs, the rue helped to win the heart of a loved one. And also, what is the root, well know fans of alternative medicine. Since this plant is widely used in the practice of folk medicine.
Root cultivation
This plant can be grown both from seeds and layering. If you prefer the first option, you should consider that the seeds germinate for a very long time (up to five months). And in the first year of life, the plant will give an increase of no more than 12 cm. It is better to germinate the seeds in small boxes, and already strong shoots can be planted in a permanent habitat. As mentioned above, caring for a plant is not a hassle. Watering and feeding twice a year with a full range of fertilizers will give a good result.
Chervona Ruta
From this article, you learned what root is. And in our time it is not at all necessary to look for it at night in the forests. Fortunately, now you can buy anything, there would be a desire.
