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Oxalis depressa

Also Known As

  • Oxalis inops
  • Wood Sorrel

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 4"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Oxalis depressa plant details

Oxalis depressa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oxalis depressa

Plant type: perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: oxalidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: clumping, container plant, edging plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oxalis depressa

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Funnel shaped blooms of rosy pink have a spiral effect. Charming clover-like leaves on clump forming low plants to 4" tall.

Gardening facts about Oxalis depressa plant

How to Grow Oxalis depressa

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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