John Evelyn, a 17th century gardener and author, wrote that sorrel imparts "so grateful a quickness to the salad that it should never be left out". Popular in France and England for centuries, this wonderful green is underused in the U.S., and unjustifiably so; its spring leaves can be used as salad greens, as a complement to fish, or mixed in with spinach or chard. Very high in vitamin C. Sorrel stays green even after frost, so you will have many months of harvests!
Days to Maturity: 60 days
Family: Polygonaceae
Native: Morocco, Europe, Asia, and Australia
Hardiness: Hardy perennial in USDA zones 3–7
Plant Dimensions: 18"–24" tall and wide
Variety Info: Green, crinkled, arrow-shaped leaves with lemony spinach flavor
Attributes: Good for Containers
