Rumex Bloody Dock Seeds – Heirloom Ornamental Edible Leaf Classic

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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-7198-RUM-DT

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Non GMO

Description

Rumex 'Bloody Dock' (Rumex sanguineus), also known as Red-Veined Dock or Bloody Sorrel, is an ancient open-pollinated European heirloom prized for its striking visual appeal and tangy, lemony flavor. Growing into compact, neat rosettes 12 to 18 inches tall, it features long, lance-shaped, bright green leaves deeply veined with brilliant crimson and maroon lines. Young, tender leaves deliver a crisp, pleasant citrus-like bite, adding color and zest to fresh salads, sandwiches, garnishes, and soups. Beyond its culinary uses, Bloody Dock serves as an exceptional perennial ornamental accent in flower beds, herb gardens, borders, and patio containers.

Specifications

Plant Name: Rumex 'Bloody Dock' / Red-Veined Dock (Rumex sanguineus)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Cool-Season Hardy Perennial / Buckwheat Family (Polygonaceae)
Color: Emerald green leaves, striking deep crimson-maroon veins
Plant Characteristics: Compact rosette habit (12–18 inches tall / 30–45 cm, spreads 12 inches / 30 cm), lance-shaped leaves, tangy lemony flavor, high cold hardiness, perennial longevity
Suitable Space: Herb gardens, flower bed borders, raised beds, cottage garden edges, patio containers
Season: Spring through Autumn Harvest (Hardy Perennial, ~45–55 Days to Tender Leaf Harvest)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors April through May as soon as soil can be worked (sow 0.25 inches deep). Start seeds indoors March 6 weeks before last spring frost. Sow again August for autumn harvests. Space plants 8 to 12 inches apart in rows 12 to 18 inches apart.
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (thrives in full sun; tolerates light afternoon shade, which preserves leaf tender texture)
Watering Needs: Moderate to High (requires consistent moisture; rich, well-drained soil, tolerating damp moisture-retentive soils)
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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

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Good to know

Stunning ruby-red veining creates exceptional visual interest in both edible landscapes, culinary dishes
Reliable perennial habit returns year after year, offering very early spring greens harvests
High shade, moisture tolerance allows reliable growth in challenging garden spots

Older leaves grow tough, fibrous, increasingly bitter, requiring harvest when young, tender
Flower stalks require prompt removal to prevent aggressive self-seeding across garden beds

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