Rumex sanguineus ~ Bloody Sorrel, Red-Veined Dock herbaceous Flat clusters of lightly fragrant

Flat clusters of lightly fragrant creamy white flowers bloom in spring and give way to bright red berries that mature to black in fall

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Its abundant large-flowered lacecap panicles that bloom throughout summer into fall have a frilly and picoted edge with its color dependent on the PH of the soil- pink in alkaline soil

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Rumex sanguineus ~ Bloody Sorrel, Red-Veined Dock herbaceous Flat clusters of lightly fragrantBloody Sorrel is a small edible perennial herb that forms a rosette of elongated bright green basal foliage with striking red veining and stems. The red flowering stems sport green flowers that mature red in summer, but are often cut back to encourage foliage growth. The leaves have a tangy flavor with a slight lemony taste. Grows best in dry to average well drained acidic soil. An aggressive spreader if allowed to flower. Type: Perennial, Herb