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Oxalisdrummondii

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Genus
Oxalis (oks-AL-iss)
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Species
drummondii (drum-AWN-dee-eye)
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Synonym
Acetosella drummondii
Oxalis incisa
Oxalis leonis
Oxalis vespertilionis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 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)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Austin, Texas(2 reports)

Corpus Christi, Texas

Houston, Texas

Kendalia, Texas

Liberty Hill, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(2 reports)

Spring Branch, Texas

Sugar Land, Texas

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dmj1218
west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2008 | positive

Oxalis drummondii
Wood Sorrel

First identified by A. Gray and Native to Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. A fall flow...Read More

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