RHS Other common names
bitter dock, broad dock, keddle dock, kettle dock, batter dock, butter dock
Herbaceous Perennial
A robust, tap-rooted perennial to 1m or more, with smooth, oblong, long-stalked leaves. Upright sprays of small, green and red flowers are followed by similar-coloured fruit which then turn russet-brown, together with the stems which may persist into winter
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
1-1.5 metres
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres