Perennial herb
French Sorrel plant profile
Rumex scutatus
A perennial herb for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant French Sorrel
Start seeds indoors
3 weeks before your last spring frost
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- 1 in / week
- Planting depth
- 1 in
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 12 in apart
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Sorrel: French (Rumex scutatus)
University of Illinois Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.
- Growing sorrel
University of Minnesota Extension. Supports indoor seed-starting timing (direct) and planting season (direct). Checked 2026-06-18.