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sheep's sorrel | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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sheep's sorrel

Rumex acetosella

Genus: Rumex
Family: Polygonaceae

About this plant

A fast-growing, spreading perennial with ovate green leaves, arrow-shaped at the base, on rosettes of basal leaf stalks and on stems. Leaves are edible, bitter tasting. Produces spikes of red to yellowish flowers to 40cm high.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in full sun in any soil, in mild areas may grow all year round. Self-seeds freely and also spreads from the roots so can be difficult to control or eradicate. See the advice page on controlling sheep's sorrel for more details

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Wildflower Meadow

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years