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Oxalis magellanica 'Nelson'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2"-5"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Oxalis magellanica 'Nelson' plant details

Oxalis magellanica 'Nelson' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber with bronze and green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oxalis magellanica 'Nelson'

Plant type: perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: oxalidaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oxalis magellanica 'Nelson'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Just the PERFECT shade ground cover, this sweet, tiny leafed, slow spreader covers the ground in Emerald City Green. Topped by little, bright white, double flowers in summer that glow against the green carpet. This wonderful woodland carpet has a ‘non-compete clause’ with plants growing in and around it. Moist, average soil, shade. Plant about 12” apart for cover in a couple of years. Not good under human feet, but elf tread is ok!

By: Secret Garden Growers

Zn 6. Double white blooms. Bronze-green foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Sweet little groundcover whose double white flowers resemble fluffy bits of white popcorn strewn on the leaves. Perfect underplanting for other shade plants to pop up through and great between stepping stones. Gently spreading and not hard to keep in bounds. Darn near perfect.