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Oxalis lasiandra

Also Known As

  • Palm Tree Oxalis

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Oxalis lasiandra plant details

Oxalis lasiandra is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta and 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 lasiandra

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: oxalidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oxalis lasiandra

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hairy 8" stems carry palm-like leaves and clusters of saturated magenta-pink flowers that bloom for weeks. It's content to grow in any well-appointed pot. Native only to the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Minimum temperature: 0°F

Gardening facts about Oxalis lasiandra plant

How to Grow Oxalis lasiandra

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • magenta
  • 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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Plant Type

Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9b-11

Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun
  • regular - low
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Zones

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Size

Height: 10"

Width: 12"

  • sun
  • regular
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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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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

Height: 3"-8"

Width: 12"-60"

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  • regular - drought tolerant
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