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Sorrel

Botanical Name
Rumex
Hardiness
Zones 3 to 7
Height
18 to 24 inches
Width
18 to 24 inches
Flowers
Summer: greenish (remove)
Light
Full sun
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Planting & Care
  • Space plants 12 inches apart
  • Deadhead to prevent rampant self-seeding and promote leaf growth
Problems
None serious, can be invasive

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