Oxalis Species, Pink Oxalis, Pink Sorrel, Windowbox Wood Sorrel

Oxalisarticulata

Genus
Oxalis (oks-AL-iss)
Species
articulata (ar-tik-oo-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From bulbils
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

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

Glendale, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona(2 reports)

Fullerton, California

Bartow, Florida(2 reports)

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Meridian, Mississippi

Raleigh, North Carolina

Royersford, Pennsylvania

Midland, Texas

Arlington, Washington

Arlington Heights, Washington

Oso, Washington

Smokey Point, Washington

Weirton, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

7
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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ROSLINDALE, MA | January 2014 | positive

A form of this species is widely sold in the US under the name "Oxalis crassipes".

It's a beautiful plant that blooms all...Read More

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Weirton, WV (Zone 6a) | June 2012 | positive

I love this plant as it enjoys my outdoor porch throughout the spring, summer and fall in the northern panhandle of WV. Just let it dry ...Read More

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| October 2007 | positive

Oxalis articulata originates from South America, but is now naturalised in many parts of the world.

Blooms from early spri...Read More

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Fullerton, CA | May 2006 | positive

This plant certainly grows in Phoenix. There were several clumps of these plants that grew in my parent's yard for over 50 years. I now...Read More

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Glendale, AZ (Zone 9a) | January 2006 | positive

I really enjoy growing the pink oxalis. I got my original pink bulbils from my mother's garden in Sun City. I split the bulbils into smal...Read More

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Bartow, FL | November 2004 | positive

It is invasive in my zone 9 Florida garden, but such a pretty little plant, I don't mind. It practically disappears in the summer, but f...Read More

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(Zone 7a) | November 2004 | positive

This is a lovely little plant. I have not found it to be invasive at all.

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Santa Ana, CA (Zone 9b) | April 2004 | negative

Had one or two 'volunteer' in a difficult strip-bed, and thought that was great. Time came to improve that bed (in spring when this plan...Read More

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