Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Slopes, Stony hillsides
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Deltoid
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Wildlife
Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiscrophulatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RUMEX scutatus
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
French Sorrel, Buckler-Leaved Sorrel, shield-leaf sorrel
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
French Sorrel
Tritoma
In German
Schild-Ampfer
Tritoma
In French
French Sorrel
Tritoma
In Spanish
French Sorrel
tritoma
In Greek
French Sorrel
tritoma
In Portuguese
French Sorrel
Tritoma
In Polish
Szczaw tarczolistny
Tritoma
In Latin
French Sorrel
Trytoma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Polygonaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of French Sorrel and Tritoma
Season and care of French Sorrel and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about French Sorrel and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Sorrel season is Summer and Fall and Tritoma season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
French Sorrel and Tritoma Physical Information
French Sorrel and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. French Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of French Sorrel and Tritoma are as follows:
French Sorrel flower color: Green
French Sorrel leaf color: Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of French Sorrel and Tritoma
Care of French Sorrel and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.