Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygonaceae

Genus:

Rumex

Species:

Rumex hypogaeus

USDA Symbol:

EMAU

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

green, reddish-brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to alpine and subalpine regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in moist conditions after cold stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI