250 Red Veined Sorrel Seeds - Tangy Culinary Herb for Salads

Red Veined Sorrel is a distinctive culinary herb grown for its bright green leaves marked with striking red veins. Also known as blood-veined sorrel, this perennial herb adds both color and a tangy, lemony flavor to salads, soups, and sauces. The young leaves are tender and mild, making them a popular choice for fresh salad mixes, while the mature leaves bring a sharper, more pronounced tang to cooked dishes.

This easy-to-grow herb is well suited to herb gardens, kitchen gardens, and edible landscaping. Its attractive foliage makes it a useful border or container plant, and it can be harvested repeatedly through the growing season. Red Veined Sorrel is a rewarding choice for gardeners who want a low-maintenance, flavorful herb with ornamental appeal.

Plant Features

• Distinctive green leaves with bright red veins
• Tangy, lemony flavor ideal for salads and culinary use
• Perennial herb that returns year after year in suitable climates
• Attractive foliage for herb gardens and edible borders
• Can be grown in garden beds or containers

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Rumex sanguineus
• Plant Type: Perennial herb
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming rosette
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8
• Mature Height: 12-18 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Red Veined Sorrel seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface and keep them consistently moist until germination. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing to allow good air circulation and healthy growth.

Provide regular water during dry periods and mulch around plants to retain soil moisture. Harvest outer leaves as needed, leaving the center of the plant to continue growing. Remove flower stalks to encourage continued leaf production and a tidy appearance.

What's Included

250 Red Veined Sorrel seeds.