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Oxalis Species, Wood Sorrel

Oxalisnamaquana

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Genus

Oxalis (oks-AL-iss)

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Species

namaquana (na-MAWK-wah-nuh)

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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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

Mid Winter

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dmj1218

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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