Rumex Species, Heartwing Dock, Heart-Wing Sorrel, Wild Dock

Rumexhastatulus

Genus
Rumex (ROO-meks)
Synonym
Acetosa hastatula
Rumex engelmanni
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Verbena, Alabama

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Gardener's Notes:

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Verbena, AL | April 2022 | neutral

I'm researching this weed, trying to learn more about it. It's often confused with red sorrel which has a multitude of health benefits. T...Read More

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | April 2006 | neutral

I have no personal experience with this plant, but it is listed as the only Rumex that is native to Florida. It is fairly common in the ...Read More

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