Hardy Perennial that can be grown as an annual. Native to the British Isles. Produces some of the earliest greens for spring & some of the lastest in the fall. The lvs have an intense lemony flavor. Uses: salads, soups sauces & of course fish, but use sparingly because of the intense flavor. Lvs grow to about 8 in. long but can be used at any stage. Blm color: pink. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: moist. Ht: 24". Spd: 12" USDA Z4. (Rumex acetosa)