French Sorrel, Buckler Leaf Sorrel. A low-growing perennial with bright pale arrow-shaped, edible leaves. Greenish flowers in summer. Sharp flavour. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Rumex scutatus
A low-growing perennial with bright pale arrow-shaped, edible leaves. Greenish flowers in summer. Sharp flavour.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Rumex |
---|---|
Species | scutatus |
Varietry | |
Common Name | French Sorrel, Buckler Leaf Sorrel |
Flower Colour | green |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 30cm |
Family | Polygonaceae |
Spread | 45cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Low spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Herb garden, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
Related products
Achillea ptarmica
A perennial with dark green finely cut leaves. Bears loose off-white flowerheads.
Acanthus mollis Latifolius
A robust clump-forming perennial with dark green leaves. Spikes of white flowers with purple bracts produced in summer. .
Achillea ‘Credo’
Mat-forming with greyish green leaves with creamy yellow flowers.
Acanthus hungaricus
A clump-forming perennial with dark green leaves. Spikes of white-pink flowers with purple bracts produced in summer.
Achillea filipendulina ‘Gold Plate’
A perennial with light green ferny aromatic leaves. Flat golden yellow flowerheads produced in summer.
Achillea ageratum ‘W B Childs’
A spreading perennial with green leaves White daisy-like flowerheads produced in summer.
Achillea ‘Apfelblüte’ APPLEBLOSSOM
Delicate filigree foliage with light lilac-pink flowers.