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Polygonaceae
Redvein dock
Rumex sanguineus
Also known as Red-veined dock, Bloody dock, Red sorrel, Rumex sanguineus var. exsanguis
Native Plants · Redvein Dock · Ornamental Foliage · Part Shade · Rumex · Perennial · Ground Cover · Red Veins · Woodland Garden · Border Plant · Polygonaceae
Redvein dock is a hardy perennial grown mainly for its striking red-veined foliage, thriving in partially shaded garden beds with consistently moist soil. Plant in a spot sheltered from harsh afternoon sun and water regularly to prevent wilting. It requires minimal feeding and will spread gently over time, making it an easy low-maintenance ground accent.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water thoroughly until soil is moist, allow surface to dry slightly between waterings · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 7–7.5
- Temperature
- -20°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 18 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Alabama, Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, British Columbia, Bulgaria, Central European Rus, Chile Central, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Ireland
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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