Category: Perennial
Family: POLYGONACEAE
Genus: Rumex
species: sanguineus
Origin:
Size: 0 (min) to 0 (max)
Size Description:
Notes:
Growth habit: Rounded
Foliage: basal clumps of oblong to lance-shaped medium green leaves (2-6” long) which are attractively veined with red
Flowers: Does not always bloom. If it does, in early summer, loose star-shaped blossoms form on panicles up to 2.5 feet tall. Flowers are first pale green and turn reddish brown as they mature. Flowers are followed by reddish-brown fruit.
Culture: Full sun to partial shade and moist but well-drained soil. Does not tolerate dry soil. Forms deep taproot. Self seeds and can become invasive. To prevent reseeding, remove the flower stalks as soon as they form. Plant becomes tall and leggy if it goes to seed.
Pests and problems: Aphids, snails and slugs, rust, leaf spots
Uses: Perennial or vegetable garden, water’s edge (I’m growing it in my water garden, but also in the ground!)
Other facts of interest: The young edible leaves taste similar to spinach and add color to salads
Propagation: eed
Notes courtesy of Sue Trusty.
Characteristics:

Availability:		High Availability
Full Sun Tolerance:		Performs Well	See other plants that like full sun.
Part Shade Tolerance:		Performs Well	See other plants that like part shade.

This plant is on the recommended list of: Scott Beuerline
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