Garden sorrel
Rumex acetosa
Garden sorrel is an easy-to-grow edible perennial herb with tangy, lemony leaves perfect for salads and cooking. It prefers moist, fertile soil and will self-seed readily in the garden. Regular harvesting of young leaves encourages continued growth throughout the season.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days, Keep Soil Consistently Moist • Water Thoroughly But Ensure Good Drainage
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 16″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 6, 2019 by Bernard de Jong (cc-by-sa)
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