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Oxalis Species, Shrubby Woodsorrel

Oxalisfrutescens

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Genus

Oxalis (oks-AL-iss)

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Species

frutescens (froo-TESS-enz)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Category

Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

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

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | May 2007 | neutral

I have not grown this plant nor have I seen it growing natively.

Shrubby wood sorrel grows natively in New Mexico and Texa...Read More

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