Red veined leafy sorrel greens for salads

Bring striking color and texture to your herb patch with sheep's sorrel seeds. Also known as Rumex sanguineus and often called blood sorrel or red veined sorrel, this compact leafy sorrel greens variety forms low clumps about 20 cm tall. The bright green leaves with vivid crimson veins add an eye-catching accent to kitchen gardens, mixed borders, and containers. Ideal for sorrel for salads and garnishing, the tender leaves lend a fresh, tangy note and an attractive look on the plate.

These sheep's sorrel seeds for salads are perfect if you want to grow sorrel from seed and enjoy repeat harvests through the season. With indoor sowing possible from January to August and outdoor sowing from March to July, you can plan continuous leafy growth from late spring to early autumn. Harvest from May to September for a steady supply of decorative leaves that complement a wide range of dishes.

Perennial ornamental sorrel with striking red veins

This perennial sorrel plant reliably returns year after year, making it a long-lasting addition to any herb bed or decorative planting. Use these sheep's sorrel seeds ornamental leaves to line paths, fill gaps in borders, or brighten container displays. The ornamental sorrel with red veins stands out beautifully among green herbs and flowers, creating a bold contrast that enhances garden structure and visual interest.

With around 1100 blood sorrel seeds per gram, a small packet goes a long way in establishing generous drifts of foliage. Compact growth, attractive coloring, and a long harvesting window make this variety a versatile choice for both practical and ornamental gardens. Whether you’re enhancing a culinary herb corner or designing a decorative pot collection, red veined sorrel offers reliable form, color, and texture throughout the growing season.