Raspberry Dressing Sorrel is a small ornamental-edible perennial herb that forms a rosette of elongated bright green basal foliage with strong maroon veining. The baby leaves have a tangy taste similar to raspberry vinaigrette. Grows best in dry to average well-drained acidic soil. An aggressive spreader if allowed to flower.
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Type: |
Perennial, Herb |
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Height: |
- 0.5' |
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Spread: |
0.5’ - 1' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red/Green |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. No serious pests or diseases. Toxic to pets. Removing flower spikes will prevent self-seeding and promote bushiness. While edible, People with a tendency to rheumatism, arthritis, gout, kidney stones or hyperacidity should take caution if including this plant in their diet. It can aggravate those conditions.
LANDSCAPE USES: Mass Plantings, Kitchen, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Pollinator Garden, Ground Cover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Blueberry, Thyme, Raspberry,
IMAGES: BallSeed Inc, Raspberry Dressing Rumex Lettuce, (2) Cheyenne's Road Market, New Herb: Check out RASPBERRY DRESSING RUMEX!!!
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
