Oxalis Species, Mexican Shamrock, Palm Tree Oxalis, Wood Sorrel

Oxalislasiandra

Genus
Oxalis (oks-AL-iss)
Species
lasiandra (las-ee-AN-druh)
Synonym
Acetosella lasiandra
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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)
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)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
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)
From bulbils
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Mesa, Arizona

Sebastopol, California

Templeton, California

Kennebunk, Maine

Elizabeth City, North Carolina(2 reports)

Garland, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Garland, TX (Zone 8a) | October 2006 | positive

Charming perennial which has proven to be surprisingly drought tolerant after becoming established. Probably best suited to afternoon sh...Read More

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Landenberg, PA (Zone 6b) | March 2004 | positive

A lovely little filler plant that comes up and flowers when the soil is warm (late may in PA). Flowers all summer with flowers held well ...Read More

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