Oxalis Species, Hairy Oxalis, Trailing Oxalis, Tropical Woodsorrel, Wood Sorrel

Oxalishirta

Genus
Oxalis (oks-AL-iss)
Species
hirta (HER-tuh)
Synonym
Acetosella hirta
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Mesa, Arizona

Calistoga, California

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California

Manhattan Beach, California

Richmond, California

Houston, Texas

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Northern California, CA (Zone 9a) | January 2007 | positive

I was surprised to find that this sweet Oxalis took our 23º days. It did just fine, no damage at all. This leads me to believe that it c...Read More

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