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Herbaceous Perennial
Oxyria digyna
mountain sorrel
A compact, herbaceous perennial with an upright growth habit, reaching up to 30cm in height. It features fleshy, green, kidney- to heart-shaped leaves that form a basal rosette. Slender, reddish-tinged stems emerge above the foliage, supporting loose clusters of small, greenish flowers that gradually deepen to red as they mature from June to August
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Polygonaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Temp. N. Hemisphere
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in moist but free draining soil in cool, shady conditions
Propagation
Propagate by sowing seeds outdoors, self-seeds freely
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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