Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) plug plants

Our Common Sorrel plug plants for sale are priced per individual plant. This product has a minimum quantity of 10 plants. For orders over 500 plug plants please contact us.

All our plants are native British wildflowers grown in Peat-free compost in our sustainable nursery.

Common name: Common sorrel

Latin name: Rumex acetosa

Description: Common sorrel is found in a range of habitats, across grasslands, woodland rides, road verges and sand dunes. Common sorrel is an important larval food plant of the small copper butterfly, and the red or green flowers are carried on long spikes.

Height: 30-80cm

Flowering time: May-June

Colour: Red or green

Mangement: Although the Common Sorrel plant can be established on chalky sites it thrives best on neutral to slightly acidic soils. Regeneration is mainly by seeds which are produced in quantity.

Kindly be aware that as autumn approaches, our wildflower plants might be delivered in a state where they appear to have passed their peak. We strive to inform you about this at the time of your order. It is common for native plants to exhibit leaf blotches or have dead/brown leaves during specific times of the year; this is entirely natural. We assure you that we meticulously inspect the root condition, ensuring their robust health. Once planted, the plug plant will respond accordingly.

Please understand that owing to the perishable nature of our plug plants, the usual right to cancel does not apply.