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Green Sorrel

Green Sorrel

This plant IS available for shipping ONLY in 1 gallon pot sizes.

Regular price $12.00 USD
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Sorrel is a leafy green plant, use alternately as an herb and a vegetable, with a distinctive sour, lemony flavor. It is a slender herbaceous perennial plant about 24 inches high, with roots that run deep into the ground, as well as juicy stems and arrow-shaped leaves. It has whorled spikes of reddish-green flowers, which bloom in early summer, becoming purplish. 

It can be used in salads, stir-fries, marinades, soups, and casseroles. It pairs well with fish, as well as cream, yogurt, and cheese.

ABOUT THIS PLANT

Botanic Name: Rumex Acestosa
Common Names: Sorrel, Sour Dock,
Lifespan: Perennial
Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 and higher
Fruiting Season: Spring
Growth Structure: 12-18in. tall but flower stocks up to 2 feet
Fertility Preference:
Water Preference: ★ ★
Sun & Light Preference:

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Sorrel is a easy to grow herbaceous plant that likes full sun and regular watering. A word of warning; this plant is toxic to animals. Sorrel will also spread easily.

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