Rumex acetosella ~ Red Sorrel cutting-flowers (2) Photo by Tom

(2) Photo by Tom

Airy clusters of pink buds open to white bell-like flowers bloom on spires in mid to late summer attracting butterflies

COMPANION PLANTS: Japanese Spurge

The broad round-lobed leaves are peach with silver overlay and darker veins that earn rose tones as they mature in summer and darken to rose-purple in fall

Rumex acetosella ~ Red Sorrel cutting-flowers (2) Photo by TomRed Sorrel is a small edible perennial herb with slender arrow shaped basal foliage with a tart lemony taste. the upright red ridged flower stalks host ether red (male) or yellow green (female) flowers that bloom from spring into fall which then turn into small red fruits. Grows best in dry to average well drained acidic soil. An aggressive spreader Type: Perennial, Herb Height: 0. 5' Spread: 0. 5 1' Spacing: 1' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Culture: Full