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Oxalis stenorrhyncha

 
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Family: Oxalidaceae
Genus: Oxalis (oks-AL-iss) (Info)
Species: stenorrhyncha

One member has or wants this plant for trade.

Category:
Bulbs

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Coral/Apricot

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

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

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

By dmj1218
Thumbnail #1 of Oxalis stenorrhyncha by dmj1218

By dmj1218
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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive dmj1218 On Apr 3, 2008, dmj1218 from west Houston, TX
(Zone 9a) wrote:

Native to South Africa, flowers the color of terracotta, winter growing, summer dormant.

Regional...

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

Houston, Texas



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