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Sheep's sorrel

Sheep's sorrel

Rumex acetosella

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 4aZone 9b

Sheep's sorrel is a low-growing perennial with reddish-tinged leaves and small greenish-red flowers that appear in late spring through summer. It spreads readily in sunny locations and is often considered a weed in gardens and pastures.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
0.25–1.5′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 4aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

European and Western Asian native

Function & Care

dynamic accumulatorediblemedicinalwildlife benefit

Edible Parts

leaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
seed, division