Winged Dock

Rumex spiralis

Native to:
United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Polygonaceae
Genus:
Rumex
Species:
Rumex spiralis
USDA Symbol:
RUSP2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily in cool, moist conditions. Light may improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI