Rumex scutatus

Common name(s): French sorrel, French buckler sorrel

Description: perennial; forms a basal rosette of shield-shaped leaves with a mild, citrusy flavor that many prefer to the typical garden sorrel (R. acetosa). Very high in nutrients and the best choice for French sorrel soup!

Height: to 1 ft. Spread: to 1 ft.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: culinary- salads, omelettes, soups and sauces

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought