Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Central America
Types
Not Available
Trollius laxus , Trollius asiaticus , Trollius pumilus
Habitat
Slopes, Stony hillsides
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Deltoid
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Wildlife
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
blisters, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
along a porch, deck or patio, Bog Garden, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiscrophulatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Cottage garden, Flower borders, Informal Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
RUMEX scutatus
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Bicolor Rose'
Common Name
French Sorrel, Buckler-Leaved Sorrel, shield-leaf sorrel
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
French Sorrel
globe flower
In German
Schild-Ampfer
Trollblumen
In French
French Sorrel
globe flower
In Spanish
French Sorrel
Trollius
In Greek
French Sorrel
globe flower
In Portuguese
French Sorrel
Trollius
In Polish
Szczaw tarczolistny
Pełnik
In Latin
French Sorrel
globe flower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ranunculales
Family
Polygonaceae
Rhamnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of French Sorrel and Globe Flower
Season and care of French Sorrel and Globe Flower is important to know. While considering everything about French Sorrel and Globe Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Sorrel season is Summer and Fall and Globe Flower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Globe Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Globe Flower is Neutral.
French Sorrel and Globe Flower Physical Information
French Sorrel and Globe Flower physical information is very important for comparison. French Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Globe Flower height is 15.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of French Sorrel and Globe Flower are as follows:
French Sorrel flower color: Green
French Sorrel leaf color: Green
Globe Flower flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Globe Flower leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of French Sorrel and Globe Flower
Care of French Sorrel and Globe Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Globe Flower pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Globe Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.