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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