How to Grow and Care for Curly dock

Curly dock, also known as Curled dock, Sour dock, Narrow dock, Garden patience, Bitter dock

Rumex crispus, commonly known as curly dock, is a perennial plant that grows in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is a very adaptable plant, flourishing in a variety of different habitats including roadsides, the edges of woodlands, meadows, and shorelines. Some moth species like to lay their eggs on curly dock leaves.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Human & Pets

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Planting and Growing Curly dock

Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring, Early summer
Hardiness Zones	4-8
Toxicity	Toxic to Human & Pets

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Curly dock is a perennial herbaceous plant known for its distinct wavy or curled leaf edges, which provide a clue to its identification. This plant typically grows to a height of 2 to 4 feet (60 to 120 cm) and develops a deep taproot. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, with the basal leaves larger, and they become progressively smaller up the stem. The green to reddish stems bear small greenish flowers in summer, which later turn into reddish-brown fruit. Curly dock's hardy nature allows it to survive in a variety of conditions, illustrating its adaptability and resilience.

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