Sorrel Green De Belleville

Sorrel is a hardy perennial herb valued for its tangy, lemony flavor and high nutritional content. Native to Europe and parts of Asia, sorrel has been used both culinarily and medicinally since ancient times. Its bright green leaves make it a standout in herb gardens and edible landscapes.
 
🍽️ Culinary Uses
Sorrel is a versatile leafy green with a sharp, citrusy flavor due to its oxalic acid content:
Raw Leaves:
Young, tender leaves are delicious in:
Salads
Sandwiches
Herb blends 
Cooked:
Sorrel softens and darkens when cooked, and pairs well with:
Soups (especially French soupe à l’oseille)
Sauces (great with fish, chicken, or eggs)
Savory tarts or omelettes
🍋 Its sour, spinach-meets-lemon flavor means a little goes a long way.
 
🌿 Medicinal Uses
Sorrel has a traditional role in herbal medicine, particularly as a cleansing and cooling herb:
Digestive Aid:
Stimulates appetite and aids digestion
Anti-inflammatory & Antioxidant:
Contains vitamins A and C, iron, and polyphenols beneficial for immune support
Detoxifying:
Traditionally used in spring tonics and blood cleansers
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🌱 Growing Requirements
Sorrel is easy to grow and well-suited to cooler climates, including the UK:
Location:
Prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, fertile, well-drained soil
Care:
Water regularly to keep leaves tender
Harvest young leaves regularly to encourage new growth
Cut back flowering stems to prolong leaf production
Divide plants every 3–4 years to rejuvenate
 
🐝 Garden Benefits
Pollinator-friendly:
Sorrel's tall flower spikes attract bees and other beneficial insects when allowed to bloom
Good groundcover:
Dense foliage helps suppress weeds
Low-maintenance:
Once established, sorrel is resilient and long-lived
 
 
Genus: Rumex acetosa 'Green De Belleville
Aspect: Full Sun / Part shade
Type: Perennial
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 0.5 metres 
Spread: 0.1 - 0.5 metres