Oxalis Species, Drummond's Wood-Sorrel, Large-Leaf Wood Sorrel, Purple Wood Sorrel

Oxalisdrummondii

Genus
Oxalis (oks-AL-iss)
Species
drummondii (drum-AWN-dee-eye)
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)
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
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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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Gardener's Notes:

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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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