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Rumex hymenosepalus

Also Known As

  • Canaigre Dock
  • Desert Rhubarb
  • Sand Dock
  • Wild Rhubarb

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 30"

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

Rumex hymenosepalus plant details

Rumex hymenosepalus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rumex hymenosepalus

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: big leaves, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rumex hymenosepalus

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: gritty, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Rumex hymenosepalus plant

How to Grow Rumex hymenosepalus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

See other plant types of Rumex for your garden

aka Rumex sanguineus atrosanguineus, Rumex sanguineus ssp. sanguineus, Rumex sanguineus var. sanguineus, Beet Leaf Sorrrel, Blood Dock, Bloodwort, Bloody Dock, Bloody Sorrel, Red Veined Dock, Red-veined Dock

Plant Type

Perennial, Herb

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Rumex sanguineus foliage by Karl Gercens III
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aka Silver Shield French Sorrel

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

6a-11

Size

Height: 6"

Width: 24"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Rumex scutatus 'Silver Shield' foliage, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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aka Maori Dock

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun
  • even moisture
Photo of Rumex flexuosus foliage by Karl Gercens III
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aka Canary Island Sorrel, Vinagrera

Plant Type

Shrub, Herb

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 3'

Width: 3'

  • sun
  • even moisture
Photo of Rumex lunaria flower by J.G. in SF
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aka Rumex scutatus 'French Sorrel', Buckler-leaved Sorrel, Buckler's Sorrel, French Sorrel, Lemon in a Leaf

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 9"-12"

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Rumex scutatus by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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