{"product_id":"11111308221","title":"Sorrel 'French' - 4\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench sorrel (*Rumex scutatus*), also known as buckler-leaved sorrel, is a hardy herbaceous perennial in the buckwheat family, native to Europe and parts of Asia. It forms low-growing, clumping rosettes of bright green, shield-shaped or rounded leaves with a distinctive tart, lemony flavor due to oxalic acid. The plant typically reaches 6-18 inches in height (up to 2 feet when flowering) and spreads 1-3 feet wide, with small greenish-red flowers appearing in summer on tall stalks. It prefers full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil, and thrives as a low-maintenance edible herb.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrench sorrel is reliably perennial in USDA hardiness zones 4-9 (some sources note 5-9 for best performance), tolerating cold winters and mild frosts well. In warmer climates like southern California, it grows vigorously year-round with moderate water. Its primary uses are culinary: the young leaves add a bright, tangy zest to salads, soups, sauces (especially for fish), and stir-fries, often preferred over common sorrel for its milder acidity and refined taste. It also serves as an ornamental groundcover in herb or vegetable gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Height: 2ft\u003cbr\u003eMature Width: 3ft\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rogersgardens.com\/pages\/herbs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisit Roger's Gardens Herb Almanac\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* In-Store Pickup Available - Fees May Apply\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger's Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44170018095187,"sku":"11111308221","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1740\/1449\/files\/Sorrel_-_French_dfb160c3-7c40-4c8d-9995-bc78011d65d0.jpg?v=1773165202","url":"https:\/\/www.rogersgardens.com\/products\/11111308221","provider":"Roger's Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}