Red Vein Sorrel – For Vibrant Edible Colour

Usually available: spring & summer
Life cycle: perennial
Height: 30–60cm
Bloom colour: greenish-red flower spikes
Position: full sun / part shade
Spacing: 25–30cm apart
Soil preference: moist, well-drained

You will receive 1 red vein sorrel herb plug plant.

All of our herb plants are grown organically using certified organic potting mixes and fertilizers.

Red vein sorrel (Rumex sanguineus) is a striking perennial herb with vivid green leaves traced by deep crimson veins. Its tangy, lemon-like flavour has long been valued in salads, soups, and sauces, while its dramatic foliage makes it as ornamental as it is edible. Traditionally used as a source of vitamin C and to support digestion, red vein sorrel is a perfect example of a plant that is both beautiful and useful.

Why choose The Healing Herb Garden’s red vein sorrel?

Organically grown and carefully nurtured, our red vein sorrel plugs bring bold colour, flavour, and wellness tradition to your garden. The Healing Herb Garden helps you grow plants that heal, inspire, and support wildlife.

Uses:

Medicinal: traditionally valued as a tonic herb, rich in vitamin C, and used for digestive support.

Culinary: young leaves bring a tangy, citrus-like bite to salads, soups, and sauces.

Ornamental: striking red-veined foliage provides season-long garden interest.

Wildlife friendly: summer flower spikes attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Physical characteristics:

Height: 30–60cm at maturity
Foliage: bright green leaves marked with vivid crimson veins
Flowers: tall greenish-red spikes appearing in summer
Growth habit: upright, clumping perennial

With red vein sorrel, your garden gains an edible ornamental, a nutritious culinary herb, and a pollinator-friendly plant. Grow it for taste, beauty, and vitality with The Healing Herb Garden.