pale dock
Rumex altissimus
USDA zones4 to 9
Sizeup to 4 feet tall
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow , green
Notes
Pale dock (Rumex altissimus) is a perennial that grows up to 48 inches tall. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). Its yellow and green flowers open in late spring. They bloom again from early to late summer. Its height suits the back of a border. Plant it where it has room to reach its full height.
Pairs well with Ostrich fern, Cosmos, and Ocean spray.
Native range
AL, AR, AZ, CO, and 34 more places. See all 38
AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI, and WV; ON.