Is Patience Dock safe for pets?

Yes, Patience Dock (Rumex Patientia) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Patience Dock easy to care for?

Patience Dock has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Patience Dock grow indoors?

Patience Dock is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Patience Dock (Rumex Patientia) 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 3-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Rumex patientia is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant known for its edible leaves and historical use as a vegetable and medicinal herb.

Last updated: February 2026

Patience Dock

Rumex Patientia

Rumex patientia is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant known for its edible leaves and historical use as a vegetable and medicinal herb.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

3-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:edible green, groundcover, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Patience Dock

Jan

Prune

Feb

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