Description | Raspberry Dressing Rumex Lettuce (Rumex sanguineus) A plant grown for its colorful foliage and edible young leaves. |
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Pronunciation | (ROO-meks)(san-GWIN-ee-us) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
Hardiness Zone | (5)6 |
Sunlight | full, tolerates some shade |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | average |
Flowers | star shaped green, turning to reddish brown, borne on erect stems |
Leaves | forms a rosette of leaves, leaves have red or purple veins |
Dimensions | 6-10 by 6-10 inches (HS) |
Maintenance | cut off flower stalk to keep the plant a compact mound |
Misc Facts | Harvest the leaves throughout the season. Tastes like Chard or Spinach. aka: French Sorrel Raspberry Dressing |