100 Seeds Pale Dock Rumex altissimus Wildflower Pollinator Cottage Garden

Pale Dock (Rumex altissimus) is a robust native perennial wildflower known for its tall, reddish-tinged stems and broad, pale green leaves. It brings a natural, meadow-like texture to informal borders, wildflower areas, and cottage-style plantings, where its upright form and distinctive seed heads add vertical interest through the growing season.

This adaptable species suits rain gardens, naturalized meadows, and pollinator-friendly landscapes, where its wind-pollinated flowers and later seed heads support a range of wildlife. It tolerates moist to average soils and full sun to part shade, making it a useful background or filler plant in mixed plantings. Grow it alongside other native perennials for a relaxed, ecological garden feel.
Species: Rumex altissimus
Type: Perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist to average, well-drained
Zones: 3-8
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; sow surface, keep moist
Sowing: Direct sow in fall or stratify 4-6 weeks before spring sowing
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Not applicable