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Oxalis versicolor (Candy Cane Sorrel)

Candy Cane Sorrel, Striped-Flowered Wood Sorrel

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Oxalis versicolor, Candy Cane Sorrel, Striped-Flowered Wood Sorrel, Pink flowers, Bicolor flowers
Oxalis versicolor, Candy Cane Sorrel, Striped-Flowered Wood Sorrel, Pink flowers, Bicolor flowers
Oxalis versicolor, Candy Cane Sorrel, Striped-Flowered Wood Sorrel, Pink flowers, Bicolor flowers

Native to South Africa, Oxalis versicolor (Candy Cane Sorrel) is a charming bulbous perennial forming a dense mound of fresh green leaves composed of 3 narrow leaflets. Blooming from midsummer to fall, delicate white flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), adorned with a crimson margin on the petal backs, appear above the handsome, clover-like foliage. Whether the flowers are fully open (which they only are in sunny weather) or in the bud, they are equally ornamental. Candy Cane Sorrel is a festive addition to borders, rock gardens and containers.

  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
  • Grows up to 3-6 in. tall (7-15 cm) and 8 in wide (20 cm).
  • Easily grown in well-drained soils in full sun to part shade .
  • Propagate by seed or division.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Requirements

Hardiness 7 - 9
Climate Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Bulbs, Perennials
Plant Family Oxalidaceae
Genus Oxalis
Common names Sorrel, Shamrock
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 3" - 6"
(8cm - 15cm)
Spread 8" (20cm)
Spacing 4" (10cm)
Depth 1" (3cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Oxalis violacea (Violet Wood Sorrel)
Oxalis griffithii (Wood Sorrel)
Oxalis vulcanicola ‘Molten Lava’
Oxalis hirta (Tropical Woodsorrel)
Oxalis depressa (Wood Sorrel)
Oxalis oregana (Redwood Sorrel)
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 7 - 9
Climate Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Bulbs, Perennials
Plant Family Oxalidaceae
Genus Oxalis
Common names Sorrel, Shamrock
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 3" - 6"
(8cm - 15cm)
Spread 8" (20cm)
Spacing 4" (10cm)
Depth 1" (3cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden
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Do I Need?
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