Bitter dock
Rumex obtusifolius
Rumex
Polygonaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–10
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Bitter dock is an extremely hardy perennial weed that thrives in poor soils with minimal care. It tolerates neglect and various growing conditions, making it suitable only for wild gardens or naturalized areas. This plant is primarily grown for its historical medicinal uses rather than ornamental value.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply When Soil Surface Is Dry
Soil pH
6.5 – 7
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alabama
Alaska
Albania
Aleutian Is.
Algeria
Altay
Amsterdam-St.Paul Is
Argentina Northeast
Argentina Northwest
Argentina South
Arizona
Arkansas
Austria
Azores
Baleares
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
Bolivia
Attracts
🐝 Bees
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 10, 2022 by Kai Best (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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Magnolia Grove Nursery
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