| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 12 - 18 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Bright green with red veins and stems. Sharp, tangy flavor. |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer |
| Flower Color: | Green Russet |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Uses: | Vegetable Salad greens Suitable as Annual |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
| Toxicity: | Other: Can be eaten much like spinach, but some people may experience mild stomach upset. Other species of rumex are considered better for culinary use. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Depth to plant seed: 1/4 inch Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Matures in 55 days. Tastes better when harvested before maturity date (40 days). |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
