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French sorrel [2] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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French sorrel [2]

Rumex scutatus

Genus: Rumex
Family: Polygonaceae
Common Names: buckler-shaped sorrel, garden sorrel

About this plant

A low-growing perennial with a creeping habit and spear-shaped grey-green leaves. Small greenish-red flowers are produced in summer, but the plant is usually grown for its edible leaves which can be cut for salads

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 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.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Thrives in rich, fertile soil but will tolerate almost any well-drained soil in full sun or light shade

Pruning

Young leaves can be harvested as a 'cut and come again' crop. If growing for foliage it is best to remove any flowering stalks that appear

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in situ, may self-seed in place if flowers are left to seed

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

Pond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years