Photo of Rumex lunaria flower by J.G. in SF

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Rumex lunaria

Also Known As

  • Canary Island Sorrel
  • Vinagrera

Plant type

shrub, herb

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Rumex lunaria plant details

Rumex lunaria is a broadleaf semi-evergreen herb or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rumex lunaria

Plant type: herb or shrub
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: medicinal, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rumex lunaria

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Canary Island uber rarity alert & this one's medicinal! The roots are used in tinctures for respiratory issues, while the juice from its succulenty spoon shaped green leaves has been used to relieve insect bite irritation & clearing up stuffy noses. It's Spanish common name is Vinagrera, referring to its vinegar flavor. Found on all of the Canary Islands growing on rough rocky hillsides, which means it's super tough. Growing to 3' tall & wide multi-branched sprays of white flowers occur in Spring & age to gold then a lovely deep shade of rosiness. There's not a lot of info about growing this guy available, so if you've got more to add to the story we'd love to hear from you.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Rumex lunaria plant

How to Grow Rumex lunaria

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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  • sun
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

Height: 2'-3'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

Height: 6"

Width: 24"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 8"-12"

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 9"-12"

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - regular
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