Oxalis Species, Bonsai Oxalis, Wood Sorrel

Oxalismegalorrhiza

Genus
Oxalis (oks-AL-iss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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(Zone 9b) | June 2007 | positive

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