Also known as Dock · 37 gardener saves
Rumex: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Rumex, the genus most gardeners know as dock. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Rumex varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Rumex questions
How many types of Rumex are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Rumex varieties. The most popular — ranked by 37 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Rumex grow in?
Across its varieties, Rumex covers USDA Zones 4–8. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Rumex bloom?
Most Rumex varieties bloom in summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Rumex should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Rumex shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Rumex in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
