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Oxalis tetraphylla

 
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Family: Oxalidaceae
Genus: Oxalis (oks-AL-iss) (Info)
Species: tetraphylla (tet-ruh-FIL-uh) (Info)

Synonym:Oxalis deppei
Synonym:Oxalis hayi

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4 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Bulbs
Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 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:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Red

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

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Variegated
Burgundy

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

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

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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1 positive
No neutrals
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive easter0794 On Feb 4, 2004, easter0794 from Seffner, FL wrote:

Florida
I grow this beside my small pond and it grows great and flowers all year long. Big hit with me!

Regional...

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

Sarasota, Florida
Seffner, Florida
South Orange, New Jersey
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Greensboro, North Carolina
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Wilmington, North Carolina
Arlington, Texas
Bulverde, Texas
Houston, Texas
Kalama, Washington



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