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How to Grow and Care for Buckler-leaved sorrel

Buckler-leaved sorrel, also known as Buckler's sorrel, Bucklers sorrel, Narrow-leaved dock, Garden sorrel

Buckler-leaved sorrel is a perennial herb known for its culinary and ornamental use. Its main care needs include well-draining soil and regular watering while ensuring it's not waterlogged. Special care should be taken to provide full sun to partial shade for optimal growth. Pruning is a special care point to encourage a bushy growth habit and manage its spread, as buckler-leaved sorrel can be quite prolific.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Pets

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Planting and Growing Buckler-leaved sorrel

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	5.5-7
Hardiness Zones	5-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Buckler-leaved sorrel features slightly silver-gray, lance-shaped leaves that may reach a length of up to 6 inches (15 cm). The leaves are somewhat fleshy, with a smooth to slightly wrinkled texture. It grows in a distinct rosette pattern low to the ground, and it will usually not exceed a height of 12 inches (30 cm). In its blooming season, buckler-leaved sorrel produces small, inconspicuous greenish flowers on slender stalks that rise above the foliage.

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