Oxalis, Volcanic Sorrel, Wood Sorrel 'Molten Lava'

Oxalisspiralis subsp. vulcanicola

Genus
Oxalis (oks-AL-iss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Simi Valley, California

Chicago, Illinois

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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San Antonio, TX | June 2011 | positive

Grew rapidly - very different and beautiful foliage - seems tolerant of the TX sun as long as it's not if full sun all day long.
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Simi Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2011 | positive

A super little Oxalis.
NOT invasive whatsoever.

On the delicate side.
It has done better "nested" in a among...Read More

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Russell, ON (Zone 5a) | September 2008 | positive

This is a great plant. It is long blooming with soft yellow flowers. The habit of the plant is accentuated if it is able to fall or dra...Read More

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