Oxalis Species, Candycane Sorrel, Shamrock, Wood Sorrel

Oxalisversicolor

Genus
Oxalis (oks-AL-iss)
Species
versicolor (VER-suh-kuh-lor)
Synonym
Acetosella versicolor
Oxalis elongata
Oxalis glabra
Oxalis sylvestris
Oxalis tenuifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
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
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Crescent City, California

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wallingford, Pennsylvania

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
3
neutrals
0
negative
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Pasadena, CA | February 2016 | neutral

I live in southern California and just received a packet of seeds from a Chinese supplier. Would there be any point in planting any of ...Read More

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Minden, NE | June 2010 | neutral

I haven't ordered these plants yet. I am hesitate about it. I live in Nebraska. These plants look similar to the calla lily. I have dug...Read More

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Elizabeth City, NC (Zone 8a) | March 2010 | neutral

i bought these twice from Brent and Becky's bulbs and they aren't cheap. NEITHER time have they emerged, so i'm really bummed about the m...Read More

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

A very easy to grow Cape species and widely available. Despite that fact, I've managed to almost kill mine on several occasions. Never fo...Read More

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| August 2004 | positive

a cute little plant for the rock garden or container and flowers just after mid winter.

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