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.
| 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 | Oxalidaceae |
| Genus | Oxalis |
| Common names | Shamrock, Sorrel, Wood Sorrel |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6" - 10" (15cm - 25cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| 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 |
| 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 | Oxalidaceae |
| Genus | Oxalis |
| Common names | Shamrock, Sorrel, Wood Sorrel |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6" - 10" (15cm - 25cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| 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 |
How many Oxalis hirta (Tropical Woodsorrel) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Oxalis hirta (Tropical Woodsorrel) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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