Plant Height
1-6 ftVariety-specific habit
plant
Hastate Dock Seeds
$7.49
Seeds for your next garden project, with planting guidance to help you get started.
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Growing at a Glance
Give this plant a thoughtful start with the right light, space and planting season.
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Season
SpringFollow local frost dates
USDA Zone
Zone 5~9Selected for USA gardens
Germination
14-60 DaysKeep evenly moist
Days to Maturity
1-3 YearsVariety dependent
Plant Spacing
12-36 inAllow healthy airflow
Growing Difficulty
ModerateGrowing support available
Plant Characteristics
Explore its shape, standout features and where it fits in your home or garden.
Plant Type
Foliage PlantPrimary garden role
Growth Form
UprightVariety-specific habit
Placement
OutdoorIndoor or outdoor use
Special Feature
Foliage Interest, Specimen PlantDistinctive garden value
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About this seed
Why gardeners choose this variety
Hastate dock belongs to the wider dock and sorrel group, but Rumex hastatus is a woody subshrub or shrub rather than simply another garden salad leaf. Its natural range stretches through parts of Afghanistan and the Himalayan region toward southwestern China. The name hastate describes a spear-like leaf shape, linking its botanical name to a feature that can be observed on the plant.
For a grower interested in plant diversity, it offers a different perspective on the familiar dock family. Include it in a clearly labeled collection of unusual shrubs, where leaf shape and seasonal development can be compared with other species. Its common name should not be taken as evidence that it can substitute for culinary sorrel.
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