Oxalis squamata

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"
W: 12"

planting zones

7a-10b

More Options

Oxalis squamata plant details

Oxalis squamata is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oxalis squamata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: oxalidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, floriferous, reseeding, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oxalis squamata

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Most floriferous! It’s said that many South American Oxalis species cannot survive the open garden, but this more adaptable species from Chile bends the rules! Perfect for pots, slopes, or rockeries, it loves a little extra drainage & a dry spot in the sun. In the right conditions it will flower nearly year-round, with a profusion of rosy-pink flowers. This fibrous rooted perennial can be short lived, but often reseeds. Its roots aren’t tuberous, so that’s certainly a plus! Compact & tidy – it mounds to 6” high by 1’ wide.