Bloody Dock

Beautiful foliage makes this plant a dramatic accent in the garden or mixed container. Spectacular with dark-foliaged plants such as purple-leaved coral bells or bugleweed. Small flowers bloom in summer.

Companion Plants

Blanket Flower

Salvia

Tickseed

Plant Details

Common name

Bloody Dock
Botanical name

Rumex sanguineus
Variety

na
Zone

USDA Zone 6 (-10°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).
Light

Sun
Height

18-36" (46-91 cm)
Habit

Clumping
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Red
Bloom Time

Summer
Maintenance

Remove spent blooms

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Henna K.'s collection

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