French sorrel
Rumex scutatus
French sorrel is a hardy culinary herb prized for its tangy, lemon-flavored leaves that are excellent in soups, salads, and sauces. Plant it in a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade, and water regularly to keep the soil moist but well-drained. Cut back flower stalks to encourage continuous leaf production throughout the growing season.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Consistently Moist During Growing Season
Soil pH
6.5 – 7
Temperature
-20° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda, aspca
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 6, 2020 by Viviani Lorenzo (cc-by-sa)
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