Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygonaceae

Genus:

Rumex

Species:

Rumex skottsbergii

USDA Symbol:

RUSK

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

green, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor volcanic soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to volcanic regions with sparse vegetation

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in moist conditions; light may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI