• Scientific name: Rumex orbiculatus
• Common name: Great Water Dock
• Native North American perennial
• Thrives in wet soils, wetlands, and pond margins
• Host plant for copper butterflies
• Grows in full sun to partial shade
• Ideal for rain gardens and habitat restoration
• Seed quantity: 100 seeds

Rumex orbiculatus, commonly known as Great Water Dock, is a robust native perennial well adapted to wetlands, marshes, floodplains, stream banks, and pond edges. It features large, rounded leaves and upright flowering stalks that add strong structure to wetland plantings.

This species plays an important ecological role as a larval host plant for copper butterflies and provides food and cover for a variety of wildlife. Great Water Dock is especially valuable in rain gardens, wet meadows, and restoration projects where consistent moisture is present.

Easy to grow in moist to wet soils, this plant performs well in full sun to partial shade and is an excellent choice for gardeners focused on native plants and wildlife habitat.

Bloom color: Green to reddish-brown (inconspicuous flowers)