Rumex alpinus grow and care – leaf plant herbaceous of the genus Rumex also known as Monk’s rhubarb or Alpine dock, Rumex alpinus perennial evergreen plant also used as ornamental plant, can grow in temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 5-8.
Leaves edible in color green in round to ovate shape the size of the leaves 15-25+ cm.
Flower color pink-purple in shape of bell-triangle, the flowers grow on stems in inflorescence.
High elevate
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
Possible but not necessary
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Recommended planting season?
Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Old and dead leaves
Size of the plant?
0.5-1.5 m, 20-60 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower
Pink-purple flower in shape of bell-triangle, the flowers grow on stems in inflorescence
Pollination is done by:
Bees, flies
Leaves harvesting season:
All year
How to harvest the leaves?
Tender leaf without the stem of the leaf
Information about leaves:
Green in round to ovate shape the size of the leaves 15-25+ cm
Uses of Rumex alpinus leaves:
Stuffed, cooked
Rumex alpinus
Planting Season: Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Herbaceous, Leaf plant, Perennial plant
Plant Uses: Edible plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Big amount of water, Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 5, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8
Ornamental parts:
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Summer flowers
Flower colors: Pink flower, Purple flower
Harvest Season: Autumn Harvest, Spring Harvest, Summer Harvest, Winter harvest
Edible Parts: Edible leaves
Culinary uses: Cooked, Stuffed or Wrapped