Oxalis Species, Pink Wood Sorrel, Strawberry Oxalis

Oxalisrosea

Genus
Oxalis (oks-AL-iss)
Species
rosea (RO-zee-uh)
Synonym
Xanthoxalis rosea
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals
Groundcovers
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
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Brunswick, Missouri

Tuckahoe, New York

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 9b) | June 2007 | positive

Oxalis rosea is an herbaceous annual that can grow up to 40cm height and blooms during spring. This species loves full sun to light shad...Read More

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Tuckahoe, NY | November 2006 | positive

I've grown Oxalis rosea from seeds from Chilterns. Love the pink flowers on a branching, non tuberous oxalis, but it does have a few pec...Read More

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