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Oxalis, Wood Sorrel, Yellow Eyed Sorrel 'Raspberry'

Oxalisobtusa

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Genus
Oxalis (oks-AL-iss)
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Species
obtusa (ob-TOO-suh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Bulbs
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting

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Regional
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