Curly Dock (Rumex Crispus) is a perennial herb in the Polygonaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-10. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

A perennial herbaceous plant with distinctive wavy-edged leaves and tall, erect flowering stems bearing clusters of small, greenish flowers that turn brown as they mature.

Curly Dock

Curly Dock

Rumex Crispus

A perennial herbaceous plant with distinctive wavy-edged leaves and tall, erect flowering stems bearing clusters of small, greenish flowers that turn brown as they mature.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
3-10

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:clay, sandy, loamy, silty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, soil improvement

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Curly Dock

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Polygonaceae
Genus:Rumex