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Oxalis glabra

Also Known As

  • Finger-leaf Oxalis

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 2"-3"
  • W: 3"-6"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Oxalis glabra plant details

Oxalis glabra is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and winter pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oxalis glabra

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: oxalidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oxalis glabra

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Round, large deep pink flowers above blue-green, ferny foliage. For us, they bloom through the winter months and go dormant later in spring, to reappear in October. Spreads by tiny bulbs and is recommended to be used as pot plant.

Gardening facts about Oxalis glabra plant

How to Grow Oxalis glabra

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 4"

Width: 8"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - occasional
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Plant Type

Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

Zones

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Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 2'-3'

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Zones

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Size

Height: 10"

Width: 12"

  • sun
  • regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 5"-12"

Width: 4"-6"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

Height: 3"-8"

Width: 12"-60"

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  • regular - drought tolerant
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