Oxalis hedysaroides 'Rubra'

Also Known As

Oxalis hedysaroides
Fire Fern

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Oxalis hedysaroides 'Rubra' plant details

Oxalis hedysaroides 'Rubra' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with burgundy and purple foliage. In spring and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oxalis hedysaroides 'Rubra'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: oxalidaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy and purple
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, showy, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oxalis hedysaroides 'Rubra'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Can you say super purple!! Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. The deep, maroon-red leaves and brilliant yellow blossoms make this one of our most sought-after species. An evergreen Oxalis that has brightened windowsills and living rooms for many years with its richness of color. A native of Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador, it thrives in a bright sunny spot and warm temperatures.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

An evergreen oxalis that has brightened windowsills and sunrooms for many years with its rich color. The deep maroon-red leaves and brilliant yellow blossoms make this one of our most sought-after species. A native of Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador, it thrives in a bright sunny spot and warm temperatures.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Not really a fern, but gets its name from the fiery deep purple red leaves vividly colored with tiny yellow flowers most of the year. Likes a sunny windowsill, minimum temps of 60 °F, hardy outside in zones 8-10. Tiny wiry stems on a bushy plant to 8" tall. Native to northern South America.