Blood-veined dock ( Sorrel )

Family:    Polygonaceae

Botanical Name:    Rumex sanguineus ( ru-meks )

Soil:    Average, to fertile, well drained.

PH level:    7.0

Flower:    July        Photo

Color:    Red  Purple

Height:    3'

Spread:    1'

Pests:    Slugs, snails, rust, smut, & leaf spots.

Light:    Full sun for at least 6 hours a day.

Water:    Moist.

Propagation:    Self seed.

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