Bloody dock is a perennial native to Europe and parts of northern Iran. It has beautiful deeply-veined leaves that offer both ornamental and edible value. This plant grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It naturally grows well in ditches as they are more likely to have consistent moisture. While it grows tall stalks of flowers, these can be trimmed back to encourage bushier leaf growth and prevent rampant self-seeding. Plant seeds in spring.
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.
May cause mild stomach upset or irritate skin in those sensitive. Oxalic acid can bind to nutrients if ingested in large quantities, preventing absorption.