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Canaigre dock

Rumex hymenosepalus

Canaigre dock (Rumex hymenosepalus) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Jan–May.

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Family
—
Group
perennial
Native range
Native to 10 U.S. states, including AZ, CA, CO, MT, NM, NV…
USDA hardiness
Zones 2a–11a
Mature size
6"–3'
Sun
—
Water
—
Bloom
Jan–May
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Canaigre dock (Rumex hymenosepalus)
Rumex hymenosepalus — Canaigre dock. Photo by Stan Shebs via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Canaigre dock (Rumex hymenosepalus) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Jan–May.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, canaigre dock pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale), Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana).

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