Candy Cane Sorrel, Striped-Flowered Wood Sorrel
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
How many Oxalis versicolor (Candy Cane Sorrel) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Oxalis versicolor (Candy Cane Sorrel) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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