Sheep sorrel
Sheep sorrel
Rumex acetosella
herb☀️ sun-or-partial🪴 acid-loam📏 small🌡️ RHS H6–H7
📋Quick Facts
Water
💧 Minimal
Hardiness
Zone 4
About
Low-growing sorrel thriving in acidic soils; used as ground cover and accumulator.
Also known as: Kleiner Sauerampfer, Azedinha-brava, Rumex acetosella, Acederilla, Sheep sorrel, Oseille des moutons
Pest Resilience
4/5 — Good resilience
Very few pests; slugs may nibble but it recovers quickly.
Visual Characteristics
Fruits
Yes
Harvest: Spring to autumn / fall
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Culinary
Culinary Use
Salads, soups, sauces for fish, omelettes, smoothies
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How to Propagate
🔪Division
Easy🌰Seed
EasyThis plant produces viable seeds for propagation
Hardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H6–H7
USDA 5 equivalent