Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Slopes, Stony hillsides
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Deltoid
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Wildlife
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiscrophulatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Refrigerant
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RUMEX scutatus
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
French Sorrel, Buckler-Leaved Sorrel, shield-leaf sorrel
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
French Sorrel
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Schild-Ampfer
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
French Sorrel
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
French Sorrel
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
French Sorrel
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
French Sorrel
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Szczaw tarczolistny
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
French Sorrel
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Polygonaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of French Sorrel and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of French Sorrel and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about French Sorrel and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Sorrel season is Summer and Fall and Blue Hibiscus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
French Sorrel and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
French Sorrel and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. French Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of French Sorrel and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
French Sorrel flower color: Green
French Sorrel leaf color: Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of French Sorrel and Blue Hibiscus
Care of French Sorrel and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer French Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.