Sorrel

Scientific Name: Rumex acetosa

Common Name: Sorrel

Exposure: Partial shade to full sun

Height: 12 to 24 inches

Width: 12 to 18 inches

Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart

Attracts: Bees and butterflies

Use: Culinary herb, lemon-flavored leaves for salads and soups

Plant Habit: Perennial herb with lance-shaped leaves

Companion Plants: Chives, parsley, and tarragon

Harvest: Harvest leaves regularly; young leaves are more tender and flavorful