Oxalis Species, Wood Sorrel

Oxalisnamaquana

Genus
Oxalis (oks-AL-iss)
Species
namaquana (na-MAWK-wah-nuh)
Synonym
Acetosella trifoliata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 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)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Houston, Texas

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neutral
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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | November 2008 | positive

This is a nice, easy to grow Cape Oxalis species. Real nice bright, cheerful yellow for winter blooms. I have two variations on this spec...Read More

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