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Oxalis 'Ruby Slippers'

Also Known As

  • Oxalis sp. 'Ruby Slippers'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 8a-10a

Oxalis 'Ruby Slippers' plant details

Oxalis 'Ruby Slippers' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with burgundy foliage. In summer apricot flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oxalis 'Ruby Slippers'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: oxalidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen burgundy
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: apricot blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, floriferous, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oxalis 'Ruby Slippers'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the most colorful plants around, this primarily winter grower emerges with the deepest of burgundy purple leaves then adds intermittent coral-peach, 2 cm flowers from autumn or winter into mid spring. Can easily be kept going through summer in cool climates but happily summer dormant in pots. Excellent container plant, or very small scale groundcover, best in sun. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

Gardening facts about Oxalis 'Ruby Slippers' plant

How to Grow Oxalis 'Ruby Slippers'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • apricot
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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