wood dock
Also known as: bloody dock; red-veined dock; bloodwort
R. sanguineus is a tap-rooted, herbaceous perennial producing a rosette of mid- to dark green, oblong leaves with conspicuous dark red veins. In early summer branched, upright flower stems carry tiny, star-shaped flowers green at first then red, followed by dark brown fruit
Scientific classification
- Species
- wood dock (Rumex sanguineus)
- Genus
- Rumex
- Family
- Polygonaceae
- Harmful if eaten in large amounts. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of wood dock
Distribution map
Europe Northern Africa Southwestern Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten in large amounts. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of wood dock
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wood dock care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering to avoid self-seeding
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow in any well-drained soil, in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and aphids
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