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Oxalis Species, Wood Sorrel

Oxalisstenorrhyncha

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Genus

Oxalis (oks-AL-iss)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Provides Winter Interest

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 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)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Coral/Apricot

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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dmj1218

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

Native to South Africa, flowers the color of terracotta, winter growing, summer dormant.

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