Oxalis hirta (Tropical Woodsorrel)
Hairy Oxalis, Trailing Oxalis, Tropical Woodsorrel, Wood Sorrel
Oxalis hirta is a late autumn flowering tropical woodsorrel boasting glorious, vivid pink flowers adorned with a yellow throat. Blooming from fall through spring, they are borne atop upright, branched, leafy shoots clad with tight clusters of small, linear-oblong leaves. Easy to grow and not invasive, this bulbous Oxalis species goes dormant throughout the hot, dry summer but will emerge again with the onset of the fall rains. Perfect for rock gardens or containers.
- Grows up to 6-10 in. tall (15-60 cm) and 24 in. wide (60 cm).
- Easily grown in well-drained soils in filtered sun or part shade. Provide occasional to regular irrigation and avoid overwatering during the dormant period.
- Propagation is usually from bulb offsets.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
- Native to South Africa.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 9
– 10 |
Climate Zones | 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Oxalis |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Fall Winter |
Height | 6" – 10" (15cm – 25cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Garden Uses | Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
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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.
Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 9
– 10 |
Climate Zones | 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Oxalis |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Fall Winter |
Height | 6" – 10" (15cm – 25cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Garden Uses | Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |