Sorrel 'Bloody Dock' Plants
Rumex sanguineus
If you are looking for a added zing to any dish, look no further. The flavor has been described as a 'Tangy Spinach' - says it all!This as well as an 'edible ornamental', Bloody Dock Sorrel is a wonderful addition to salads and soups. The young leaves will add a lemony flavor to salads, and the flavorful leaves add a depth to any stew or soup. It is a wonderful accompaniment. If you want a Sorrel without the red, we also offer .
An upright grower with bright green elongated leaves with lovely veining in burgundy purple. As an herb, continually harvest and never let the plant flower. It will grow from early spring to fall. It likes rich, moist soil and is considered deer resistant.
As an ornamental, it grows like a hosta and is a lovely addition to any garden bed. It is especially striking in containers or potted up with flowering annuals.
Sorrel is high in Vitamin C and A, as well as a source of Iron and Potassium. Sorrel kept many people from contracting scurvy during harsh winters where fruits and other vegetables were scarce. It is also considered an antiseptic and an astringent! Because of it's high oxalic acid count, don't eat if you are prone to kidney stones!
