Rumex sanguineus ssp sanguineus

Bloody Dock

Plant Type: Perennial

FULL sun to MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade

A decorative garden foliage plant that produces basal clumps of lance-shaped medium green leaves attractively veined with red. In early summer, tiny star-shaped flowers appear on 30" stems.

Height

12-18"

Spread

12"

Growth Habit

FILLER (mounded)

Landscape Application:

The perfect choice for beds and borders. Superb for landscape containers.

Rumex sanguineus ssp sanguineus Plant Care:

Prefers well-drained amended soil or potting mix. Remove spent flowers to prevent self-seeding.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 (-20/-10F)

Bloody Dock Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

MIDSEASON (May-June)

Mid Season (May - June)

Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate to high soil moisture.

Moderate

Moist

Bloody Dock Additional Information

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