Oxalis vulcanicola ‘Zinfandel’

Fast-growing, Oxalis vulcanicola ‘Zinfandel’ is a tender perennial, usually grown as an annual, forming a lush mound of velvety, deep burgundy, clover-like leaves. Blooming continuously from mid-spring to late summer, the handsome foliage is topped by delicate, bright yellow flowers. Borne on pinkish stems, their throat displays small burgundy lines in perfect harmony with the burgundy foliage. Easy to grow, this Oxalis looks great cascading out of containers or window boxes.

It is a member of the Oxalidaceae family (wood sorrel family), home to ornamental favorites like the star fruit, little tree plant, violet wood sorrel, redwood sorrel, silver shamrock, and the iconic good luck plant. Other notable members include the striking false shamrock, purple shamrock, and the eye-catching candy cane sorrel.

• Grows up to 6-10 in. tall (15-25 cm) and 10-12 in. wide (25-30 cm).
• Easily grown in well-drained soils in sun to part shade. Oxalis vulcanicola is semi-succulent, so the plant is impressively drought-tolerant.
• Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary.
• This Oxalis is perennial in hardiness zones 9-11 but treated as an annual in cooler areas.
• Propagate by cuttings and by division.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
• Native to Mexico.