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Oxalis spiralis subsp. vulcanicola 'Zinfandel'

 
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Family: Oxalidaceae
Genus: Oxalis (oks-AL-iss) (Info)
Species: spiralis subsp. vulcanicola
Cultivar: Zinfandel

Synonym:Oxalis vulcanicola

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Category:
Annuals
Groundcovers

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Burgundy

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating Author Comment
Positive jdalfred On Jul 20, 2007, jdalfred from South Rockwood, MI
(Zone 5b) wrote:

My mother gave me a hanging basket she purchased at The Andersons in Toledo. This plant is something else. It is so huge and beutiful. I also planted some in my garden with partial shade, and they are really gorgous.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

San Leandro, California
Stanford, California
South Rockwood, Michigan
Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania



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