Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Slopes, Stony hillsides
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Deltoid
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Wildlife
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiscrophulatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RUMEX scutatus
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
French Sorrel, Buckler-Leaved Sorrel, shield-leaf sorrel
Copperleaf
In Hindi
French Sorrel
Copperleaf
In German
Schild-Ampfer
Copperleaf
In French
French Sorrel
Copperleaf
In Spanish
French Sorrel
copperleaf
In Greek
French Sorrel
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
French Sorrel
Copperleaf
In Polish
Szczaw tarczolistny
CopperLeaf
In Latin
French Sorrel
Copperleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Euphorbiales
Family
Polygonaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of French Sorrel and Copperleaf
Season and care of French Sorrel and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about French Sorrel and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Sorrel season is Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
French Sorrel and Copperleaf Physical Information
French Sorrel and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. French Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of French Sorrel and Copperleaf are as follows:
French Sorrel flower color: Green
French Sorrel leaf color: Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of French Sorrel and Copperleaf
Care of French Sorrel and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.