Oxalis oregana 'Klamath Ruby'

Also Known As

Redwood Sorrel

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4"-8"
W: 12"-60"

planting zones

7a-9b

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Oxalis oregana 'Klamath Ruby' plant details

Oxalis oregana 'Klamath Ruby' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber with blue, burgundy and green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oxalis oregana 'Klamath Ruby'

Plant type: perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: oxalidaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, burgundy and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 60 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: long-blooming, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oxalis oregana 'Klamath Ruby'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The redwood sorrel, Oxalis oregana, is a lovely, vigorous, creeping shade ground cover with dark green, clover-like foliage and cute white to pinkish flowers. 'Klamath Ruby' is a special form with darker green leaves that are faintly silver mottled and with wine red undersides. The foliage often remains evergreen to semi-evergreen through winter. This species is native from southern BC to California. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Oxalis oregana ‘Klamath Ruby’ is a creeping, herbaceous perennial with dark green, clover-like foliage, marbled with silver on top and burgundy undersides. Pale pink flowers add a nice contrast. Native plant of the Pacific Northwest. Redwood Sorrel prefers moist, rich, well-drained soil with regular water. Plant Redwood Sorrel in woodland gardens, shady borders and mixed containers.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A Cistus Introduction. A native of northern California and southern Oregon; these from a wild collection on the Klamath River. An excellent evergreen ground cover for shade with velvety, evergreen foliage, dark green above with dark red undersides, and large, pale, silk pink flowers. Try it in your deepest dark, dry shade, or in dappled sun with little summer water. Cold hardy in USDA zone 7.