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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.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4"

    Width: 8"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
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    Oxalis gigantea

    aka Giant Oxalis

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
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    Oxalis magnifica

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • regular
    • dry when dormant
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    Oxalis hirta

    aka Oxalis hirta 'Pink'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 5"-12"

    Width: 4"-6"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    aka Redwood Sorrel

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3"-8"

    Width: 12"-60"

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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