Rumex scutatus
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Pronunciation: ROO-meks skut-AY-tus
Family: Polygonaceae
Common Name: French Sorrel, Buckler's Sorrel, Buckler-leaved Sorrel
Plant Type:
- herb
- perennial
Height to: 20in (50.8cm)
Width to: 14in (35.5cm)
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- 0 to -10ºF ZONE 6
- 10 to 0ºF ZONE 7
- 20 to 10ºF ZONE 8
- 30 to 20ºF ZONE 9
Sun Exposure:
- part sun
- full sun
Bloom Season:
- mid summer
Bloom Description: French Sorrel (Rumex scutatus) produce light green flowers that turn reddish brown with age
Soil Type: moderately fertile, well drained soil
Pests and Diseases: slugs, snails, rust, smut, and leaf spots
Propagation: Sow French Sorrel (Rumex scutatus) seed in situ in spring. They also self seed freely.
Winter Sowing Zones: Zones 6-8
Notes for Identification:
French Sorrel (Rumex scutatus) low growing, herbaceous perennial with small silvery-green ovate to hastate leaves. It is used as a seasoning in many soups and dishes. Milder than the common sorrel (Rumex acetosa).
Source: Various sources including The American Horticultural Society A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants and the USDA
USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):
- 45 to 60 days ZONE 6
- 60 to 90 days ZONE 7
- 90 to 120 days ZONE 8
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Located in: Herbs