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Oxalis versicolor

 
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Family: Oxalidaceae
Genus: Oxalis (oks-AL-iss) (Info)
Species: versicolor (VER-suh-kuh-lor) (Info)

One vendor has this plant for sale.

14 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs

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

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

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Red
White/Near White

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

Foliage:
Evergreen

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

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Non-patented

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

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive dmj1218 On Nov 29, 2008, dmj1218 from west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

A very easy to grow Cape species and widely available. Despite that fact, I've managed to almost kill mine on several occasions. Never forget to look on the undersides of the blooms--they are as cute as the side view.

Positive bootandall On Aug 4, 2004, bootandall from Blenheim
New Zealand wrote:

a cute little plant for the rock garden or container and flowers just after mid winter.

Regional...

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

Crescent City, California
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Houston, Texas



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