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Posted 01/08/2023 in Perennial

Rumex acetosa

A culinary herb used in salads and cooking, Rumex acetosa features terminal clusters of greenish flowers with basal clusters of arrowhead leaves. Leaves have a sour-lemony flavor and are best in salad, soups, or sauces.

Post Details

Latin Name
Rumex acetosa
Common Name
Sorrel
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
1.5-2 ft
Spread
1.5-2 ft
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

A culinary herb used in salads and cooking, Rumex acetosa features terminal clusters of greenish flowers with basal clusters of arrowhead leaves. Leaves have a sour-lemony flavor and are best in salad, soups, or sauces.

Special Care Instructions

Remove flowers to promote leaf growth. Self-seeding.

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