Sorrel, Sheep's (Rumex acetosella) Seeds

A smaller breed of sorrel, bearing tiny flowers in red and pink. Its colours add a lot of flavour to the garden, and its leaves can be used as flavourings in food. Self-seeding.

• Type: Perennial
• Height: 7-25cm
• Flowers: May-August
• Best Sown: Spring
• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, acidic
• Light Requirement: Full sun 
• Natural Habitat: Grasslands, woodlands, verges
• Also known as: Sour Weed
• Seeds per gram: 2500