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Rumex sanguineus var. sanguineus
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Rumex sanguineus var. sanguineus
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Rumex sanguineus var. sanguineus


Ornamental Sorrel

 USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.456.250


Also known as Bloody Dock. A unique foliage perennial that makes an unusual accent plant in the border. Plants form a low clump of large spinach-like leaves, dark green with a deep beet-red pattern of veins, particularly during the cooler months. Spikes of greenish flowers appear in early summer, but are not particularly attractive. Plants benefit from a hard clipping back after blooming, to rejuvenate the foliage. Also useful in mixed containers or window boxes. Plants will self seed. Clumps may be easily divided in early spring.

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Rumex sanguineus var. sanguineus


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  Green
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
  Red
  Variegated
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Edging
  Massed
  Specimen
  Waterside
Height
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Fast